I think that even among the users who are now connecting with the Steem blockchain, most do not yet realize the true potential of powering up their Steem into SP.
During the last big crypto bull-run, most new buyers of crypto were speculating - buy low to sell high again later as the run continued.
But, as you say, the true potential of Steem lies in the value of the upvote.
Currently, I am not interested in the USD amounts of any of my payouts, I am looking at the number of Steem I generate by each post, and I am powering them all up.
Take for example my Gobble.com daily reviews. My meal reviews generate between $1-$2 USD or 3-5 Steem. Each serving is costing me $13. So by making a post about it, I am now only paying $11 or $12 for my meal instead of $13. But I am saving and powering up my earnings, not selling them.
What will happen when Steem hits $3 each?
Well 3-5 Steem per post equals $9-$15 per review.
I will be eating meal dinners for free - just by writing about the service who delivers them..
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