and I think more important is the utility of the network (Steem), which is derived by the number of useful connections (utility) a node/user can make.

Most briliant comment I've ever read by far definitely, I really did think about this and I was brought to the limelight by what you've eventually just said now, I think it's utility can even be further ensured with your entailed explanations, I may even finish up and do a stance on your reply/feedback. Thanks for this.