Newer platforms like
https://swirge.com got more features than just blogging.
The project looks promising.
With this UI, Swirge doesn't have any real chances to be a competitor of Steemit nor Medium.
But what is more important, Steemit itself is proving that this business model is tough to support. Still, it's better than nothing for the authors.
Sure the ui is certainly at its infancy. But I dont think Swirge is a competitor to Steemit or Medium. Steemit is a competitor to Medium because they are both blogging sites.
https://swirge.com is more than a blogging platform. It aims to be a full fledged social media Platform while rewarding its users. Nothing is easy. But better to support good developments and with time see how they grow and improve.