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Even far more, for less money. Just like a variety of content is necessary, a variety of consumers is needed. Say $1000 to average Joe, and he'll freak out, but over time he'd spend more than that on entertainment, and never see that money again, or earn enough for more popcorn. What's a vote worth a penny worth these days? How many Hive is that? A million of those people would put some solid buy pressure on the token. As the value goes up, the cost of a vote worth a penny remains the same, or close to it. Those early consumers would have a vote worth more and not even have to stake more. This system is fascinating.