When I first joined the chain in late 2017, I was more concerned with how much content I could put out there, but in the end, I realized it was more important to get as many people to see the content as possible, rather than rushing to put out the next one.
This included writing what people wanted to see, writing what was trending, following a specific tag, and encouraging others to see what I thought about that trending topic. For example, because this chain is multifaceted and people can write about their dogs, health, interests, and so on, many people became more interested in cryptocurrency.
For example, people discovered they could be rewarded for their content, so their first few months here will be spent learning how it works, which will lead to them writing about their first new discoveries and so on.
So, while Hive is web3, we all have web2 backgrounds, and because we are humans, the way things work in the physical world also applies here. Back in the day, I did what I called shameless promotion: I got people to return to read my content and make sure they curated it; you could call me a cheat, but as long as they did not see it as spam, my goal was already met.
Curating is rewarding
.....and I knew people who enjoyed it. Back in the day, Hive curation rewards were based on who was the first to hit the upvote button on a post that had the potential to trend; because the system favored people who were used to trending, curation became a game of speed; first come, first served. That is pretty cool.
However, you had to be a collector to enjoy curation.
You had to enjoy staking, HPUD, and other related activities. You cannot use the upvote slider if you have less than 500 HP. If you vote on the same post twice or three times, your upvote weight drops to 60 to 70%, which is always fraudulent.
Hive is thoughtfully designed so that there is always a reward for any uptrend activity. It may appear insignificant on the surface unless you do it for a long time. However, the bear market has the potentiality to cut short the consistency of users.
However, the bear market is a gathering period, the bull market is the time to flex your liquidity. However, because people consistently prioritize the former over the latter, it is always difficult to take advantage of what Hive has to offer.
Overall, all you need to do is be a gatherer, a collective, and an insane HODLER. I usually find that my stake is insufficient to curate the people with whom I interact, and vice versa. Sometimes I want to hit 50% or 40%, but I remember I still have 20 posts to curate. It is just that the stake is insufficient, and if I had my way, I would like to have more.
Previously, I had big dreams about how I wanted to engage with Hive in order to get the most out of this Chain; however, I am not sure if I can do so. My health, personal life, family, mental health, and other obstacles have gotten in the way.
The unfortunate truth about Hive is that you will not be able to achieve all of your goals in 6 months to a year; you will need 3 to 5 years of consistent attendance, and anything less will not get you anywhere. Another perspective is that you must not only show up, but also grow, based on your own defined principles and goals.
It appears to be a lot of work for something that may not pay off, but that is the reality; it is either that or nothing.
More For Less Or Vice versa?
I understand that crypto and other crypto ventures are supposed to give you more for less, at least that is how web2 feels about crypto; however, it is more difficult.
People have come and gone, but this place is only getting better. Smart contracts will eventually come to Hive. One day, Hive will hit the marketing jackpot and gain a massive following and participation. There will be more witnesses to get the ball rolling, and things will eventually improve.
The signs are there.
Unfortunately, many people will not be present to enjoy all of that, and it is possible that only future signees and users will benefit from all of that, but it will eventually pay to stick around, gather and accumulate those small curation rewards, and it will pay off.
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