Another point to consider is if we reduce down the inflation and curation rewards, and HIVE price remain the same? It would be eventually a loss of their investment.Another point to consider is if we reduce down the inflation and curation rewards, and HIVE price remain the same? It would be eventually a loss of their investment.

The counterpoint to this argument is that the same inflation that's allowing users to benefit despite the price not increasing, can also be contributing to the price not increasing. And that "price not increasing" can lead outsiders who are not aware of the inflation payments to think that the coin is going nowhere fast (which is detrimental to existing investors too, of course).