There is a company behind STEEM and they've exchanges in their side. So I wouldn't compare the short term price.
That being said, HIVE is under community control and we must work together identifying areas where HIVE need to FIX. I'm all for a power down length reduction too!
current 30 day window for witness voting for a new account. Wait, was that added in HF24? I read somewhere it was
I will find the answer for you :)
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