It's great to read your perspective, as I just got into Crypto this year and joined Steemit in June.
I like what you said here:
Unlike many folks on Steemit I do not cheer blindly for the crypto currency.
I am really positive on the potential of the Steemit platform because it is social and in my experience building networks is valuable. I have a very hard time making good predictions about how the value of crypto-coins will rise, so for now I'll be doing what I know how to do: read, write, learn and connect with people.