I believe it is a good one you really have taught on this and also to share it with the community to show the level of the transparency is also great to admire at.
Though few people will at the end of the day want to be at the elite, I mean it might be difficult for some set of people to set the beneficiary to 50% but I believe if that person is surely want to be part of this community and to support it to move and achieve greater success, the person will not find it hard to set it at what you just discussed About (50%)
And your reason is also tangible. You are right. If perhaps one day the whales or one of the whales supporting the curation trail tend to leave the trail, it will massively affect the project hope curation excerise and strength so by doing this and with the vision you have on it, surely it is a great one to think and be partake of.
Kudos on your effort
Dear @mandate
I appreciate your supportive comment and I'm glad that you also see how important it is to ensure long-term self-sustainability for our project.
Initially it was difficult for people to set up even 20% - until they realized that they are never losing out. With 50/50 split I will also ensure that you (and others) won't be losing out. Perhaps initially rewards will drop little bit, however in middle and long term those authors will benefit more. That's the main idea.
ps. We've already managed to increase stake on ph-support up to 250k HP (was just 200k HP at the beginning of the month). Baby-steps :)
Enjoy your weekend buddy,
cheers, Piotr