Hey, Hive fam! It's us, the CBRS crew, back with #Podcast episode 42, and we’re pumped to share what went down in the studio! This episode was a whirlwind of Hive Blockchain goodness, from our first-ever X Spaces event to community updates and some awesome giveaways. Let’s break it down in simple terms, straight from us to you.
We’re super excited to announce our first X Spaces event, happening today (5th of August)! We’re bringing together two awesome guests: Boy Mass from the Polana Network and Jam Protocol, and 
Boy Mass has some cool connections to Hive’s history (like, Dan Larimer, who created Steemit, which evolved into Hive), and we think there’s huge potential for Hive to get involved in his projects.
Link to X Spaces: https://x.com/i/spaces/1mrGmPMAvkdKy
Oh, and before that, we’re hanging out on #hivethrive at 6 PM UTC on the main Hive Discord server. Come ask us questions, vibe with the community, and get ready for the X Spaces right after. Let’s bring the Hive crew to X!
We also dove into @Hive-Echo, the initiative to boost Hive’s visibility. This week, we had a fun “out-of-the-box” call to action.
@Lordbutterfly had a brilliant idea: write articles explaining why HBD is the best stablecoin and post them as comments on Bruce’s post. He kicked off a prize pool with 100 HBD, and
We also noticed some Hiveans posting about Hive on X but forgetting hashtags like #Hive or $HBD. Guys, those hashtags are key! They help your posts pop up on people’s feeds and even get noticed on platforms like CoinMarketCap. So, keep posting, tag #Hive, $Hive, or $HBD, and let’s get the word out. And remember, the more you post, the better your chances of winning 10 Hive in our weekly giveaways!
Speaking of giveaways, we spun the wheel for our weekly 10 Hive prizes, supported by
You guys are killing it! Keep engaging, and you might be next.
@Splinterlands dropped a new mode called #Frontier, and their Golden Pickle event is a steal—tickets are around 50 cents, with a chance to win the golden pickle.
Then there’s @SkateHive, a community we’re obsessed with. These guys are building their own thing, connecting different blockchains, and even integrating wallets like Ethereum’s. They’ve got a dope map for skate spots, a magazine mode, and even airdrops for Hive tokens or whitelisted ERC-20 tokens. Plus, they’re working on an article to explain it all—check their stuff out! Oh wait, here it is:
Open with Ecency
Open with PeakD
Skate Hive’s a perfect example of how small communities can grow big on Hive by building bridges and supporting each other.
@HiveFest is coming up, and the first eight speakers are announced: 
We also talked about onboarding businesses to Hive’s ecosystem, like using HBD for payments. We ran into some issues—like business owners not being able to edit their listings (pics, descriptions, etc.). We’re wondering if they need to become trusted guides to manage their stuff or if there’s a simpler way. Also, how do customers know they’re paying with HBD to get cashback? Is it automatic, or do you need to post a review with #SpendHBD? We’re a bit confused, so we’re calling on
We’re already dreaming big for next year’s #HiveFest in Lithuania. Our stretch goal? 500 attendees! We’re gathering ideas, talking to folks across Web3, and putting together a solid plan to make it happen. Imagine walking into HiveFest, scanning a QR code, making an account, and diving into the Hive vibe. We’re working hard to get it approved, so stay tuned.
That’s a wrap for episode 42! It was a lightning round, but we probably hit the 30-minute mark anyway (oops). Thanks for tuning in, check us out on YouTube as well to help us hit those watch hours, and join us for X Spaces at 7 PM UTC today with Boy Mass and
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