With the current price movement of Hive, and crypto in general, people may feel discouraged from going online (on Web2 social media apps) simply because they don’t feel like it, and that’s understandable. It’s something to be expected in such a volatile market and overall downtrend, it just doesn’t excite them anymore. But for the Hive social space, I see things differently. I think we’ve already shaken off the ones who didn’t have strong belief in the future of Hive, and those who remain are the true believers of the platform. Otherwise, why would they still spend time here posting and engaging if the earnings were no longer worth it for them, right? That made me realize who will stick to this platform through both the bullish times and the bearish ones.
For me, it’s quite straightforward, I participate regardless of the season or price trend, and I want to expand on that through this post.
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When times are bullish for Hive, our blog posts earn $$ to $$$ in fiat value, and it gives us a sense of achievement. Our time spent creating content and engaging with others feels lucrative. It gives us the feeling that we are truly able to monetize our content in a way that Web2 social platforms simply can’t offer, and that’s what makes Hive great for everyone. You don’t need to be an influencer to earn a decent amount here. As long as your posts are authentic and make curators happy to upvote, you will earn, whether you’re a newbie or someone without many followers.
And when times are bearish, you realize that it’s also the best time to stay active on the platform. Why? Because during this period, your Hive token earnings increase in quantity. Essentially, bearish seasons are when your posts tend to earn more Hive tokens per payout because $1 of upvote value converts into more $HIVE when the token price is low.
Here’s a simple example:
- When $HIVE is $1 USD, a $1 upvote earns your post 0.25 $HIVE and 0.25 HBD, with the rest going to the curator.
- When $HIVE is $0.10 USD, a $1 upvote earns you 2.50 $HIVE and 0.25 HBD.
This simple example showcases the benefit of earning during bear markets. You earn 10x more Hive tokens compared to when the price is $1.
Then, once the price of $HIVE increases again, the value of the 2.50 $HIVE also increases, potentially 10x. This demonstrates how one’s perspective can change how Hive earnings are viewed. That principle is something I’ve held onto since I began my journey on this platform. It’s a simple mindset, but it keeps me motivated to keep posting and engaging even during the bearish seasons.
In fact, I’m more active during the low times because I know many users will dial down their activity. That means curators have fewer posts to evaluate, giving my content a higher chance of being noticed and upvoted.
So when fewer posts are being made, it becomes a good opportunity to double down on your activity in the platform, and the advantage is that it becomes easier to connect with others, especially curators.
Looking back, every market cycle has taught me something new about commitment and perspective. Hive isn’t just about earnings, but about the people who stay through all conditions. If we continue showing up, the long-term benefits will speak for themselves. Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts. May we all keep moving forward with purpose and clarity.