What about this statement from the recent post from @steemitblog

The software that powers steemit.com is one of the secret weapons of the Steem ecosystem. Steem is the easiest, most low-cost, blockchain for powering web applications. By offering a powerful, open source web application that anyone can use to bootstrap their blockchain-powered business, we are ensuring that there will always be a vibrant and growing community of developers looking to improve the software.

I mean unless people think the masses will choose Libra stablecoin over Bitcoin.. Or are still holding on to their cryptokitties hoping Eth blockchain scales.. I mean the ability to transfer value instantly with no fees to user-friendly address... Sounds like a next gen (3rd gen) blockchain to me IMO.