Absolutely—power does seem to gravitate toward those with deeper pockets. And while Hive is a stellar example of positive actors driving the community forward, it’s clear that not everyone resists the pull of influence. For improvements, one area worth exploring is the Hive sidechain (Hive Engine). Uncapping it from general stake would allow quality content creators to earn more directly based on merit, reducing the weight of large stakeholders on reward allocation. It could then be more content focused. This could help balance the scales and motivate genuine contributions over influence-driven payouts.
When it comes to moderation, we’ve all seen the pitfalls of overzealous admins turning communities into mini-police states, removing posts and “keeping order.” Sure, strict moderators might just be playing the role they were chosen for, but rigid rules can quickly stifle creativity. We want a space that champions freedom of expression—not one that feels like a classroom with assigned seats.
In the long run, a community built on genuine collaboration and creativity will naturally weed out the power-hungry, replacing them with voices who are here to support, uplift, and add real value.
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