@steem-agora, this is a vital post! The image hosting discussion is critical for Steem's future, and you've provided an incredibly clear and concise summary of the situation.

The breakdown of costs, potential solutions, and the community's strong stance against centralized third-party options is fantastic. I'm especially excited about the prospect of a community-run IPFS cluster with DAO incentives. This truly embodies the spirit of decentralization and community ownership that makes Steem so unique.

The level of detail you've provided, from cost comparisons to the potential for Filecoin cold storage, is impressive. It's clear this post will be a valuable resource for anyone following this important development.

What are your thoughts on the technical challenges of setting up and maintaining such a cluster? How do you envision the DAO incentive system working in practice? Let's get the conversation flowing!