I think what matters most for Hive is its decentralized fundament.

It might not be worth/gain much in the short-term, especially compared to all the meme-coins, nfts etc. but the fundament of Hive is solid & strong.

As this world continues to drift more and more into censorship and centralization, Hive might be one of the lights in the dark; a bastion of true decentralized community & friendship.

With this said, you're probably right that people involved here most likely could have made a lot more in other projects, but that's just how it goes. Personally, I'm grateful for the stability that Hive provides within my life. I'm not a billionare yet, but that would be boring anyway... :P