True the rival aspect is a big one for males to get some serious motivation to engage in creating something of high value. Something that many doesn't consider is that being engaged in something really take some interesting external factors to push you forward. If all goes smooth all the time usually that won't really be motivating to do interesting innovation.
Males love to compete especially when it's someone that is around the same level as them. Keeps them highly motivated to level up stuff. In the end we all win by getting better products and services out!
Dan might have left, but I think he still loves Steem and wont be trying to kill it or something....someone else on EOS however :D
But I find this unlikly, there are miriads of different use cases possible. Its much better idea to start something different, than competing with huge network effect Steem has.
Im comfortable. Steem & EOS to da moon!
Haha to the moon I am in on that! 🚀
After been producing content for over 10 years on YouTube I see what an amazing opportunity Steemit is if you get in early! Most people take this service for granted and have no idea how much you had to work to generate value on the other platforms! After you know what grind is then you will work hard at building up your Steemit to be in the top 1% of accounts! 😺
EOS is also super exciting clearly Dan is a genius. I think everything he will touch will turn into pure gold. Will invest in EOS if my Steem make some sick gains, I think! Since it's geeks we are talking about they usually don't want to ruin other guys projects! Geeks are too kind and sweet! Bitcoin, Ether, Steem and EOS oh boy. The upcoming years will be lots of fun!