You're amazing. It was like a cross between the Catfish and Big Eyes documentaries.
2 quick morals I took away:
This is another real world example of blockchain having an effect culturally. This isn't just about money, it's about transparency and decentralization.
Steemit mirrors life. You can choose to be authentic or scam your way through. It's your path and there's unlimited opportunity for both.
Scamming is about the quick money and ends with a cold soul. Authenticity wins even when it doesn't make more money up front. Life pays people back in mysterious ways.
Cheers on your fantastic sleuthing. That was really cool.