This is what happens with any crypto. Insiders have usually the largest footprint. Blocktrades is an OG that got millions of hive tokens and HP and has taken the community serious. Is a chance many took, but only a few actually held on to it.
For example Jeff Berwick made 10,000 SBD at one point. He could have just bought millions of HP, but he didn't. Myself made many thousands during the 2017 Bull market, but only bought 1k HP which is pretty much what I have right now.
So, descentralization doesn't mean equality, but everyone had a somewhat equal chance to become a whale once. Key goes to, are you committed enough to really invest in HP and leave it there in perpetuity?
Even a bank will offer you a credit line if you leave a good chunk of money for 90 days. HP will only give you voting power which might not reward you as much financially.
That's certainly the question, isn't it?
From an investment standpoint, I think there's still plenty of opportunity for gains to be made by picking up some HIVE. From a standpoint of adding value to the protocol we participate it, I think there's a lot of relationships that can be fostered through positive involvement and commitment. Healthy relationships turn into friendships and even business opportunities.