We need more discussion like that: If Steem's inflation was lower, it could have easily rank between 30-40. Yes, rewards distribution should part of DApp's work. Steem only need for backbone such as SPS, witness compensation and small percent PoS APR (similar to 1.9% right now).
I am happy to see influencer like you to post the idea and hope you will continue to post couple of times in coming months too to catch on fire.
Yep, that is what I think anyways. It doesn't really make sense for steemit.com to participate in the steem inflation. It should be a SMT rewarding content.