Hive Witnesses and Power Down Patterns
In the vibrant and dynamic ecosystem of Hive, witnesses fulfill a crucial but often thankless role. They operate the blockchain by validating transactions, proposing updates, and enhancing its security and stability. The top 20 witnesses, in particular, hold a significant role in governing and shaping the direction of Hive. In this analysis, we'll delve into the actions of the top 50 witnesses, specifically focusing on their power-up and power-down activities with HIVE.
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Witness Table
Here is a table showing the top 50 witnesses, their earnings in Hive Power (HP) and USD, their share percentage, the number of blocks they've processed, and their HP per block.
| Rank | Name | Earned (HP) | Earned (USD) | Share | Blocks | HP/block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  @blocktrades | 2,668.920 | $795.34 | 4.02% | 9,661 | 0.276 |
| 2 |  @roelandp | 2,668.920 | $795.34 | 4.02% | 9,661 | 0.276 |
| 3 |  @therealwolf | 2,668.647 | $795.26 | 4.02% | 9,660 | 0.276 |
| 4 |  @quochuy | 2,668.374 | $795.18 | 4.02% | 9,659 | 0.276 |
| 5 |  @ausbitbank | 2,668.371 | $795.17 | 4.02% | 9,659 | 0.276 |
| 6 |  @smooth.witness | 2,668.361 | $795.17 | 4.02% | 9,659 | 0.276 |
| 7 |  @abit | 2,668.096 | $795.09 | 4.02% | 9,658 | 0.276 |
| 8 |  @gtg | 2,668.094 | $795.09 | 4.02% | 9,658 | 0.276 |
| 9 |  @deathwing | 2,668.091 | $795.09 | 4.02% | 9,658 | 0.276 |
| 10 |  @guiltyparties | 2,668.084 | $795.09 | 4.02% | 9,658 | 0.276 |
| 11 |  @yabapmatt | 2,667.810 | $795.01 | 4.02% | 9,657 | 0.276 |
| 12 |  @good-karma | 2,667.543 | $794.93 | 4.02% | 9,656 | 0.276 |
| 13 |  @threespeak | 2,667.543 | $794.93 | 4.02% | 9,656 | 0.276 |
| 14 |  @steempress | 2,667.535 | $794.93 | 4.02% | 9,656 | 0.276 |
| 15 |  @emrebeyler | 2,667.534 | $794.93 | 4.02% | 9,656 | 0.276 |
| 16 |  @arcange | 2,667.260 | $794.84 | 4.02% | 9,655 | 0.276 |
| 17 |  @ocd-witness | 2,667.260 | $794.84 | 4.02% | 9,655 | 0.276 |
| 18 |  @stoodkev | 2,667.255 | $794.84 | 4.02% | 9,655 | 0.276 |
| 19 |  @themarkymark | 2,666.989 | $794.76 | 4.02% | 9,654 | 0.276 |
| 20 |  @steempeak | 2,666.709 | $794.68 | 4.02% | 9,653 | 0.276 |
| 21 |  @engrave | 768.641 | $229.05 | 1.16% | 556 | 1.382 |
| 22 |  @anyx | 743.757 | $221.64 | 1.12% | 538 | 1.382 |
| 23 |  @pharesim | 739.612 | $220.40 | 1.12% | 535 | 1.382 |
| 24 |  @mahdiyari | 718.878 | $214.23 | 1.08% | 520 | 1.382 |
| 25 |  @someguy123 | 624.862 | $186.21 | 0.94% | 452 | 1.382 |
| 26 |  @curie | 536.399 | $159.85 | 0.81% | 388 | 1.382 |
| 27 |  @leofinance | 461.735 | $137.60 | 0.7% | 334 | 1.382 |
| 28 |  @cryptobrewmaster | 425.794 | $126.89 | 0.64% | 308 | 1.382 |
| 29 |  @jesta | 424.413 | $126.48 | 0.64% | 307 | 1.382 |
| 30 |  @drakos | 382.927 | $114.11 | 0.58% | 277 | 1.382 |
| 31 |  @hextech | 362.192 | $107.93 | 0.55% | 262 | 1.382 |
| 32 |  @cervantes | 338.705 | $100.93 | 0.51% | 245 | 1.382 |
| 33 |  @timcliff | 286.166 | $85.28 | 0.43% | 207 | 1.382 |
| 34 |  @pfunk | 270.967 | $80.75 | 0.41% | 196 | 1.382 |
| 35 |  @actifit | 252.979 | $75.39 | 0.38% | 183 | 1.382 |
| 36 |  @brianoflondon | 233.640 | $69.62 | 0.35% | 169 | 1.382 |
| 37 |  @disregardfiat | 225.342 | $67.15 | 0.34% | 163 | 1.382 |
| 38 |  @oflyhigh | 217.042 | $64.68 | 0.33% | 157 | 1.382 |
| 39 |  @neoxian | 211.523 | $63.03 | 0.32% | 153 | 1.383 |
| 40 |  @r0nd0n | 203.224 | $60.56 | 0.31% | 147 | 1.382 |
| 41 |  @pizza.witness | 203.217 | $60.56 | 0.31% | 147 | 1.382 |
| 42 |  @aliento | 190.771 | $56.85 | 0.29% | 138 | 1.382 |
| 43 |  @steemitboard | 179.719 | $53.56 | 0.27% | 130 | 1.382 |
| 44 |  @c0ff33a | 178.333 | $53.14 | 0.27% | 129 | 1.382 |
| 45 |  @apshamilton | 160.363 | $47.79 | 0.24% | 116 | 1.382 |
| 46 |  @ura-soul | 154.831 | $46.14 | 0.23% | 112 | 1.382 |
| 47 |  @clicktrackprofit | 147.919 | $44.08 | 0.22% | 107 | 1.382 |
| 48 |  @fbslo | 143.769 | $42.84 | 0.22% | 104 | 1.382 |
| 49 |  @thecryptodrive | 142.391 | $42.43 | 0.21% | 103 | 1.382 |
| 50 |  @dalz | 142.391 | $42.43 | 0.21% | 103 | 1.382 |
If you're listed among the Witnesses powering down or mentioned in the table, I encourage you to share a link to your latest project, an update, or a comment explaining your decision to power up or down your HIVE. I'm keen on promoting excellent projects, updates, and power downs that contribute to Hive Layer 2 projects. Your support for the network is greatly appreciated.
Powering Down Witnesses Ranked Top 50