You bring up very valid points. Maybe by that time devs and witnesses can figure out a better solution for trending.

By that time this happens jerry and papa probably be mega-whales, still be able to do well.

As companies pour in, price of steem will see rocket jump, making other companies harder to become whales.

I see what tou are saying, and I also see the benefits. I hope community will discuss this and brighter minds come of with solutions for possible problems when the time is right.