It is great to see progress like this @tenkminnows. Wish we could know the reasons for the powering down. In some cases, I believe it is for reasons we would all understand, i.e. real life crises calling out for attention.

But those simply leaving the Steem blockchain? Don't know. In "real life," I am accustomed to "exit interviews" with those leaving the employment of a firm. The purpose is, amongst other things, to try and discern if there are things which need attention. Before others leave ...