Earlier, I was reading Chorock's post where he shared some statistics about Hive, which aligns with trends I’ve noticed in recent months. Hive's price has been holding up nicely despite the volatility in the overall crypto market. Additionally, more Hive tokens are being withdrawn from exchanges, finding their way onto the blockchain and being staked. Platform activity is also improving, with an increase in both posts and comments.
This kind of news excites me because it shows the potential for even greater growth, especially as Hive’s price continues to rise to higher levels.
With the current momentum of Hive, we may see an influx of new users in the coming months. This is one of the seasonal changes that tends to happen on the platform, especially during bull markets. It’s something to be expected and will likely change the dynamics of content creation on the platform as well. Over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed that onboarding initiatives are becoming more evident as we approach the year 2025. I believe this is a great time to bring new users to the platform, with the hope that we can retain most of them in terms of activity and engagement, even after the season shifts from bull to bear.
Of course, there’s no guarantee that all new users who join will stay for the long haul. However, I’d prefer to remain optimistic about what’s to come. In my opinion, that’s a much better mindset to maintain.
What amazes me about our community is the number of initiatives led by individuals aiming to address areas on the platform that need improvement. One of the most pressing issues is the level of engagement, which often declines significantly during bear markets. Many would argue that the current level of engagement on the platform has decreased compared to what we experienced during the peak of the legacy chain back in 2018. That said, there’s no point in dwelling on the past. Instead, it’s more productive to focus on the present and work towards achieving better outcomes for the platform’s future.
One thing I truly commend is the effort of individuals working to improve engagement. For example, the @TopComment initiative seeks to reward high-quality comments. This project, led by @friendlymoose, also includes other efforts like the POB photography contest. These initiatives foster a sense of connection among users through a certain level of personal interaction, as the Top Comment account curators vet comments before rewarding them.
I recall that a few years ago, there was a similar project called Gentle Bot, which also focused on rewarding comments. I’m not sure whether they had a vetting process for the comments they upvoted, but whatever the case, the project ceased operations in 2018. I’m glad to see the TopComment project stepping up to fill this gap.
I want to see projects and initiatives led by individuals succeed. If they do, it’s a clear sign that the community is responding positively. It also indicates a shift in mindset, as we’re now placing greater focus on efforts that significantly benefit both the platform and the community. This is why I’ve chosen to delegate a portion of my HP, or staked Hive, to the TopComment project. It’s reassuring to know that I’ll be earning delegation rewards from a project that is making a positive impact on the platform.
I hope others will also begin supporting initiatives like this because, ultimately, it is we; both users and supporters, who will reap the benefits of these projects’ success.
Feel free to check on the @topcomment's post regarding the benefits of delegating to the project through this link:
As we continue to support meaningful initiatives and projects, we contribute to the growth and long-term success of the Hive platform. Every small effort from individuals and the community creates a ripple effect that benefits us all. Let’s keep building, engaging, and fostering a positive environment for everyone.
