Thanks for the mention my dear!
When I started at Steemit 3 years ago we had in our city of only 40 thousand inhabitants many users compared by m² and this created the idea of a local currency among our "society". Unfortunately over time few have stayed there.
I also did a project bringing all my computer students into Steemit at the time, for an experience like that and it didn't go very far either.
It is a pity, as many people in the same place could create something for purchases, sales and services without having to use "real" money.
Yes, I suppose a little more time must pass and people must realize the benefits, but in the meantime we will continue to wait and try to push a use for our currency!