We all hope that it will lift off. But I do think that we need to understand that most of the value of Steem is based on the complete Cryptomarket. If the market goes green, Steem goes green. If the market goes red, steem goes red.
I do think that we need some more things like steemmonsters, things which will allure people to invest in Steem.
Things like these are now more needed then ever because the slow down in the development on SMTs.
Yes, people do keep on blogging and there are some great communities. The question I do have is if this is enough to flourish Steem?