We've been here from the very start and have seen this game take on many directions. It really is awesome you feel this way about the new updates because I do too. :)
I see the updates supporting both loyal and new players. With the release of DEC, we are now given a choice on how we want to spend our SM earnings. Want STEEM? Sell your cards and DEC for STEEM. Want a bot upvote? DEC! Or if you simply want to build your deck and play competitively, then spend the DEC to buy orbs and mystery potions..so many options!
Since I don't have the time to write a respect post myself, I will share yours since we have the same sentiments! Matt and Aggy did a wonderful job, and I heard DEC is Matt's idea. :)
Yes you have been there with me from the beginning and I think of all the things we've seen. Its truly amazing all the infrastructure they've put in, and sometimes I think people don't step back and see the bigger picture.
I figured we'd be in agreement since great minds think alike ;)... and hahaha on the comment about @yabapmatt being the architect... I don't know who is responsible for the idea, but it was certainly an elegant and well thought through plan. I give them both credit since I don't know, and of course they both probably had a thousand convos about it between them!
Always nice to see you @beeyou, and lets hope we can have this same type of convo on the 10th anniversary of SM too :D