Ads... yeah, the traditional method of compensation...
However, let the ad revenue generated by steemit be periodically (partially or fully) distributed to the community proportionally based on steem power/dollars/whatever holdings.
Advertisers must pay for adds in steemit.
Instant capitalization of steemit.
Thoughts?
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