Today, I saw someone I recognized from Hive on Twitter; they left the chain about two or three years ago, and I believe I remember why: downvotes.
I believe they were posting too frequently, which attracted some DV. They had a decent Twitter following and were working on some web3 projects. They seem to have learned a whole lot about web3 and their hardwork had been rewarded because they flexed some money they've made on their Twitter account.
Also, they've seemed to have made great progress since leaving the Blockchain, even though they seem to have left without anything.
More Lands to Conquer
It's okay to leave Hive, sometimes the Blockchain no longer aligns to the beliefs of some people and whether they leave in a chaotic or peaceful way, it's still okay.
Web3 is a huge place and there are many concepts out there that can be rewarding, especially if you're coming from nothing and hoping to compound your efforts and build something that is can be multipliable by the bull market.
One of the most difficult places to come from, to web3 is "nothing":
Nothing, means nothing
without any investment it can get very stressful: you'd meet people who would shame you for coming from nothing, obviously these people are from all works of life and are also grinding like you too, but they might have more connections, more skin in the game and are more vested, and sometimes these people will see you as takers, and you'll have to fight to show that you can bring in value.
Obviously Hive is a fragment or one of the concepts in crypto. We are just one of hundreds of layer Ones out there. However, one thing we have in common with any other crypto ecosystem is the need for people to actively build and contribute.
So, whether you are here or there, or in multiple places like some of us, and you are starting from scratch, you will most likely need to learn some crazy skills and knowledge that will make you a valuable member of an ecosystem, which is why we can not overstate the importance of value and knowledge.
Why is knowledge so important on Web3?
First and foremost, it is important because it allows you to navigate your way. Some people started in web3 by mining BTC, setting up a rig, and hoping to make a lot of money; some failed, while others succeeded.
Some people began by investing in meme coins, others by chasing Airdrops, and eventually progressed from hunters to investors. Web3 is dynamic, and many people come from different place, and eventually learn the knowledge they need to find an adaptable place to call home.
It may surprise you to learn that some people made their fortunes by investing small sums in BTC and Eth in 2016 and 2017, then compounding these figures to increase their wealth and create new opportunities for themselves.
The truth is that far more people have started from nothing and worked their way up, and there is no shame in doing so; you simply need to be strategic, learn, and master the art of creating an edge for yourself.
Life can be disappointing when opportunities are lost, especially when some of our advantages are taken away.
Starting over is always difficult; many people have made mistakes and lost everything they had, and now they must begin again without the people they knew, the connections they would made, and everything they used to have.
Mistakes are a part of web 3.
Although one mistake can mar you
Some people have made life-changing decisions and either failed to profit or became overly greedy, losing everything in the process.
These mistakes are painful, because crypto opportunities might not offer you more than two opportunities to at least offer you a capital that can act as foundation to start whenever you want.
Conclusion
This is why I still believe knowledge is important.
Do you know why a few people here are clamouring for Hive interoperability with other chains? It is simple: we want to build an ecosystem in which users from other chains can use or be exposed to the products we offer, and vice versa.
This demonstrates the importance of gaining new knowledge. The drawback is that it will take a while. Time is a necessary sacrifice at times. It is exhausting to devote time to learning, but this type of knowledge exposes you to the right web3 opportunities. Again, starting from nothing is not a bad thing.
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