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We really don't know. Could be next week and it can also be next month or even next year.
For all we know, WWIII can start tomorrow and no more steemit.
The point that I'm trying to make is that, you don't always know how life will turn out. That is also part of the beauty.
That is also why I made this post. When people start speculating (prematurly) on how the site will be or what it isn't now, the price of steem will be affected. Mostly everything in the markets is speculation. Like I said, all most people can do is be patient.
Nothing in life is guaranteed

Which is why your point that we are still in beta is moot :)

Though I understand people wanting a roadmap, they have to realize that even billion dollar companies do not give a development roadmaps publicly. Why? Because that kind of stuff is the kind of stuff competitors will use to try to get an edge on you. In blockchain space, where there are plenty of people smart enough to clone things, I would personally say I am kind of glad they are working on their roadmap behind the scenes. :)