....because less steem on the market, means it's more rare, and more expensive to get.

...because 90% of all steem created daily gets distributed to current holders of steem power. So simply holding steem power will earn you interest. To prove it, look at your steem power balance. Wait 2 days and look at it again, the number increases.

Powering up makes your account worth more later. Only take small amounts of what you need now.

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