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Barrier of entry - by 
The post discusses barriers to entry on various social platforms, comparing YouTube and other sites to Hive. It highlights Hive’s relatively accessible entry for serious content creators, noting quick earning potential and instant, feeless tips/subscriptions, while acknowledging challenges like verification, security, and moderation. The author contrasts Hive’s ecosystem with monetization hurdles on other platforms and suggests Hive is improving through initiatives like lite accounts and social recovery, with potential for custodian services. The piece also hints at broader discussions about community-driven moderation and rewards distribution, arguing that Hive may be better positioned than typical social networks where earnings benefit only a small minority.
［社區閒聊］大漲只是提供時間，並不提供答案 - by 
Original language: Chinese
The post discusses a recent, unexplained price surge in cryptocurrencies led by Bitcoin and Ethereum, noting that Hive’s price movement is relatively muted. The author reflects that the rally isn’t directly caused by Hive activity or their previous encouragements to buy and power up, but rather occurred by chance. They emphasize the importance of building solid fundamentals for each coin and preparing holdings for future waves. The post also mentions Hive's smart contract initiative (originally called VSC, later Magi) and invites readers to share insights. Personal sign-off introduces the author (
Desfrán – Day 153 - by 
A cannabis grow diary entry detailing buds forming on Desfrán plants, growth observations, and recent improvements to the grow setup, with excitement for flowering and eventual harvest.
Biggest Desert in Europe on Fire - by 
A personal account of the Deliblato Sands wildfire in Serbia, describing the fire’s progression, firefighting challenges, and political reactions surrounding the response.
承德旅游分享：双层巴士 - by 
Original language: Chinese
A travel post about riding a double-decker bus in Chengde to explore the city, sharing photos and noting that the double-decker buses are preferred for reaching the hotel area near the Summer Palace.
Dirt Cheap - by 
A personal diary-style post reflecting rising everyday costs (dirt, gas, oil changes, home repairs, dining) and how it impacts budgeting, plus commentary on crypto investments and Hive-related activity.
Survival Tips for Construction Season! - by 
A lighthearted PeakD post celebrating a week of daily news delivery, local town life during construction season, and a personal milestone of ranking among top Actifit users, sprinkled with car and city imagery.
Wuzaru and Some Oranges 🍊🍃 - by 
A short art blog detailing the process of drawing Wuzaru with oranges, including sketching, base coloring, and detailing, culminating in a final piece and a note about availability for commissions.
Survival Mode 250K Glint Up For Grabs! - by 
A guide-style post about earning 250,000 Glint by playing Survival Mode in Bracket Five, with insights on brackets, a short survey, and notes on bot difficulty and rewards.
MONOMAD - August 21st, 2026 - Make Sure To Read Our Community And Contest Rules Before Submitting Your Publications. - by 
A PeakD post announcing the MONOMAD photography contest with rules, prizes, honorable mentions, and a call to join the Black And White Community.
A Look at the Top Hive Frontends | Aug 2026 - by 
A concise analysis of the top Hive frontends for blogging, comparing Peakd, Ecency, Hive.blog, and others in terms of posts, comments, and MAUs, based on data from April 2020 to August 20, 2026.
[TV] 10.5 - by 
A personal review of the 2004 disaster TV film '10.5,' noting its familiar catastrophe tropes, mixed acting, and a somewhat frustrating reliance on human reactions, with a lukewarm 5/10 rating and a brief comparison to Greenland.
Ecency daily - leaderboard, quests and Points - 21 Aug 2026 - by 
Ecency daily roundup highlighting activity, quests completed, and Points movement, featuring top contributors, daily quest participants, top curators, and promoted posts.
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