I feel you man. I know for sure that his plan isn't to kill Steem, he's a business man and any wrong move will mean he loses money. Steem isn't about the market value, it's the people and immediately people stop giving a shit about the platform because of some shit you do or change, you lose. Ask Whaleshares.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best
First and foremost he is an investor. I don't think he wants to see his investment go down the toilet. That being said I am sure that once he gives reassurances that this stake will be used to further develop Steem, those funds will be partially “unfrozen”
Yup. Imagine how awesome it would be if those funds are spent on some aggressive marketing and promotional campaigns.