Steem is such a fast moving ecosystem. Even though I don't have time to post as often as I would like I am so caught up in the politics, economics and social aspect I check in several times a day to see what is going on. It is great to be here in these relatively early days.
I think if you come to Steem with only a view on the money aspect you will be very disappointed. I look on it as just a bonus for being part of this new community.
As a decentralised environment the most exciting thing is it can be whatever you want it to be so focus attention on that and if you build it they will come.