Great update.

There is currently no beneficiary or other forms of monetisation on the site. we talked about adding a small beneficiary, perhaps 5% but I am always hesitant because I know people feel a lot of the platforms take to much.

I think you should do both. You are creating a lot of value for Steem and the community. I would be happy to see you earn your rewards. In the end it will allow you to work even more on the platform. Win-win​.