To me, Hive shows us a true (if early) vision of what Web3 really can be.
Beyond the media fixation on prices, silly pictures, and edge case millionaires—Hive shows us what happens when everyday humans use and contribute to decentralized technology.
I found the chain In January 2022, ushered in unknowingly by buying a Splinterlands Spell Book. At the time, I thought the Binance chain exemplified the space I was looking for due to nice low fees. But as soon as I discovered the characteristics of Hive, it was a no-brainer to commit most of my energy here.
In that time:
It's hard to predict the future. But if you believe in the sheer, unrelenting power of online community, then there are some very interesting times ahead for Hive.
If I had one piece of unsolicited advice for those happening by this post, it's this: don't make Hive the center of your Web3 universe. It can be home, but keep the doors and paths open for other chains and other technologies. Interoperability and hiding all the "guts" of Web3 behind a smooth UX/UI is the likely path to mass adoption.
Thank you for reading! The animation in this post was made with a Canva Pro license, using the Hive logo as the centerpiece.