The point about Hive having “no barrier to entry” being the biggest weakness is spot on. “Free is supposed to be good, but it just attracts the freeloaders, scammers and bots that never contribute anything real. Other chains had to pay to get in, which kept the quality up. With the DHF closed and rewards dwindling, the worst actors are leaving. That cleanup might actually make Hive stronger in the long run, if the community survives.