There was big news in the Steem Monsters discord today. To get votes from the, giant, SM account you will need Dark Energy Crystals in the future. These DEC's will be earned through playing and/or melting cards.
To me this is very big news. Once more details have been released on the "actual s" I will let know my two cents.
OH--- and Alpha cards will be worth more when melted.
Best Regards,
Dreamryder007