@smooth, if I could get your perspective on this it would be a great help ..

I agree btw, STEEM not SBD, but what if it was made possible for STEEM to be put into the post's total rewards pool, directly, which would result in a more 'natural' form of promotion, given that it naturally increases the visibility of the post due to the reward itself and would naturally attract more interest. Then, the STEEM would be distributed to the curators with some coming back to the author, alternatively and better still, if someone decided to invest in the author's work/project by "tipping" it.

The author or investor would either be purchasing STEEM to do so, or it would come from their own balances, much of which would end up POWERED UP by either the author or the curators.

I must admit I do not understand the benefits or necessity of 'burning' either of the currencies, but this would certainly put some STEEM 'into play' as it were. Perhaps I am just demonstrating my ignorance here, but it seems it would have multiple benefits and potential uses.

Much appreciated sir!