I have endeavored to produce contents that address pertinent issues newbies face, along with tips to aid their journey on Hive. These insights are derived from my personal exploration of the blockchain over the years. Like many of us already know, sharing our experiences is very necessary; it serves as a guide and, more importantly, an inspiration for other users, particularly newbies.
For newcomers, doing your own research to discover your way is one thing, and learning from someone is another. I prefer the latter, as having a guide makes the process easier. It can be very challenging to figure things out on your own through research. By collectively sharing knowledge, we can significantly ease the experience for many users, allowing them to enjoy their time here.
The Hive experience becomes rewarding, especially with a daily approach, much like how most of us have approached engagements on Web 2 platforms. I believe this is no secret but something that most people often fail to do. When we pick up our phones, it's mostly about checking notifications, reading comments, and replying to them. For many, this is a frequent engagement on Web 2 applications.
The majority of Web 2 users spend a significant amount of time on these unrewarded interactions, yet we keep up with it. Approaching Hive in a similar manner on a daily basis is crucial to thriving and enjoying the experience. Some people drop a post and just leave, but it's important to know that's not how it works on a decentralized platform, where value given is value received. When the approach to daily engagement is more like how most of us approach our engagement on Web 2 platforms, thriving doesn't become a hard thing to achieve but a sure path.
It's not everyone who stays active even after signing up, but those that stay, I believe it has more to do with mastering the art of daily commitment and engagement on Hive. One shared experience that I believe everyone has encountered is the challenge of transitioning from the daily use of traditional web 2 applications to decentralized apps (dApps) on the Hive blockchain. From a general perspective, navigating platforms like Facebook or Instagram may seem more straightforward compared to using many dApps on Hive.
With some complexities to face during first-time usage or at some point, the entire experience of Hive-ing could be daunting, especially for new users. Even those of us who have been longtime members on Hive still have one or two things yet to discover. More importantly, we recognize that complexities should be expected. Web 3 represents a complete paradigm shift from the way we have known the internet.
It centers around decentralization and incorporates decentralized technologies like blockchain, which also presents certain technicalities. In all of these, just like many of us have known the user experience over the years, you will find out that being on Hive daily, participating, and learning is what makes the experience more enjoyable and rewarding.