Why not both!
In this ever fast evolving world of blockchain and cryprocurrency, there are many new chains, coins and even tokens created each with their own coin-economy and token-economy backed by their own business model and technology.
And that includes Hive.
As of today, there are already thousands of blockchains comprises of Bitcoin, Ethereum and so many other to name. On top of that, each of these chain has their own version of cryptocurrency like $Bitcoin, $Eth, $Hive and so many more. I usually refer to Coin Market Cap or CoinGecko to view the lists of coins.
And on top of that, some of the chains are capable to produce their own tokens thanks to Smart Contract.
Now imagine how big the world of cryptocurrency by only looking at the chains and smart contract itself? Real big!
Investing in Coin or Token?
Personally I think this is something that has no straight answer. Both has their own economy and technology. You have to do your own DYOR and usually people will view the projects behind that coin nor token.
One thing for sure, when it comes to either Hive or LEO, my answer is, Why not both!?
Why choose Hive?
I don't have to repeat the reasons for investing into Hive. You know it best!
At the moment, Hive has a steady price of $0.5 - $0.7. This to me is fair considering Hive is still shaping into perfection. Not yet there, but Hive is moving the right direction as compared to other chains.
The best thing to do now is to HODL and accumulate Hive (not financial advice)
Why choose LEO?
LEO has proven that there is no corelation between main blockhain and side chain(smart contract). Business model and strategy is equally important when in comes to promoting a coin/token and that I think what Hive is desperately need to be able to be at par with LEO in term of price.
$LEO has been steadily priced at $2 range. Not bad for a token. On top of that, LEO team also has a number of projects like Leo Finance, Leo Pedia and a few more.
Conclusion
Since I am not a full time trader, so most of my coin/token is for holding mostly Hive, Eth and Ltc.
Besides that, I am also holding mostly Leo and CTP.
The fundamental of both economy is the same, buy low sell high (if you are a trader).
Another point is that Hive lets us accumulate via creating content and curating content. Of course, delegation of Hive (via Hive Power) also enable is to make profits. Thats what make Hive different.
In fact, if you ask me, in my opinion Hive should be the fundamental structure of Defi but maybe nobody didn't think far beyond that (back in the earlier days).
Have a nice weekend and Hive on!