But it proves that @dan's next project EOS will work and handle a heavy load of transactions. EOS has a future as a very robust distributed application platform.

The point @jerrybanfield is making is, it's early days for Steemit/Steem. Bitcoin started in 2009, Steemit in 2016. That's a seven year head start. Perhaps, Steemit/Steem will make it big, perhaps not. BUT if it does...