There will always be those that can earn more than others in a meritocracy but I agree with you....poverty could be over with blockchain tech and platforms based on it like Steem/Steemit. It's about lifting everyone so that everyone can realize their potential. No-body left behind. Blockchain tech has the potential to undermine the stumbling block of corruption a this will help the poorer countries and have huge impact. Getting reliable solar power to everyone, then the Internet is a must. You're post certainly gets one thinking in that direction! Thanks.