An interesting read, I must admit Hive was a chain I never much looked into until the last couple of months. The possibilities are endless, with decentralisation at its core. However, it seems to be hard for "new" people to get involved. There's a LOT to learn about Hive, not only the Crypto, but the social norms and niches on Hive. It can be overwhelming for new users.
Like most crypto chains, a nice middle ground, where users can use it without knowing they're using crypto, and then slowly be introduced to all the technicalities seem the best approach. Hopefully, we see more games and mobile apps which help with the onboarding new users in the easiest way possible.
Even "joining" Hive can be a bit of a struggle, where's the best place to sign up hassle-free?
RE: Network Effects - How do we create more for Hive?