Steemit is the best cryptocurrency funnel ever invented. When bootstrapping a currency, how can someone give it away for free while also convincing people it has value? This is the genius of this system. We're creating value (in our own minds and in the minds of others) by blogging. To me, it's about relationships. The more we build relationships, the more chance we have of getting our content noticed by people who appreciate it and also have vested interests in this network. Over time, if this succeeds long term, more people will have voting interests and those who quit now will be back because all their friends are here too wondering why people are blogging with 0% of reward everywhere else. I'll take my chances here. :)