I've seen activity significantly dropping on the chain since bear market started 14 months ago. There were cases that my feed had been empty...really. Lately activity is higher. I don't really know if it's because price went up a little or if it's because of new users.

Bottom line is that those who kept using the chain and its dapps are the ones that will be benefited the most in the future. I know I am in the right place and I don't care if my writings earn 15$ or 0.5$.

Just like you said...I' am building, my account, my relationships...name it.

I've built my dreams on steem...as if they were a dapp...and I know I am at the best place the right time.

Cheers mate