I have heard that the Devs are working on streamlining the signup process and that Steemit.com will launch new marketing efforts during 2018. Along with these initiatives, continued word of mouth promotion towards friends, colleagues, and relatives will go a long way in boosting membership on the platform. My hope for Steemit going forward is that quality will not come at the expense of chasing numbers and that long-term viability of Steemit remains the focus of all involved, i.e., Devs, management, community members, etc.

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