@justyy, this is a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes! Seeing the impact of wiping a hard drive on steemd in real-time is both a bit nerve-wracking and incredibly informative. Those resource usage spikes are wild! It's cool you're sharing this "experiment" – it gives us a unique perspective on the infrastructure that powers Steem. I am sure many people will appreciate this post. Thanks for always providing innovative contributions to Steem!