It has been four years since the launch of this amazing decentralized blockchain. It is unbelievable how time flies. Four years is a major milestone for any blockchain network, especially if it is decentralized, runs flawlessly, offers solutions, and continues to build and grow. That truly is the case with Hive. Four years completes a crypto cycle measured with Bitcoin networks halving events. We are less than a month away from next bitcoin halving. I mention bitcoin because I believe Bitcoin and Hive solves two of the biggest problems and when these two solutions are combined almost all money and internet problems are solved.
Simply put, Bitcoin is an improvement of money and Hive is an improvement to web. Both are decentralized networks and that is how they achieve set goals. Solving problems of money was the big stem and bitcoin has been truly revolutionary. Hive while also being inspired by bitcoin, aims to improve how we interact online. Hive offers tools that are not only necessary, but are must in a digital and interconnected world today and long into the future. Decentralized solutions are here to stay and will continue to grow as more and more people learn the benefits. Without bitcoin I probably would have never found Hive, and with Hive I probably would have lost interest in bitcoin. Both make perfect sense, and one completes the other.
Bitcoin and Hive are decentralized networks, if not the most decentralized in the crypto world. They achieve this utilizing different methods and protocols. Bitcoin uses proof of work, and Hive is a delegated proof of stake network. In my opinion both protocols fit for the solutions they offer. Bitcoin is fixing global financial system. It possible in the future most of bitcoin will be controlled by big funds, banks, governments, companies, etc. All while Hive will remain to be people's network, people's money, people's network. It is not such a bad idea for bitcoin to be adopted as standards by funds, banks, companies and governments. This would make their financial activities a lot more transparent, and we would see less of a corruption. After all they can join the network, but will never control it. I doubt we will see Hive ETFs, or Hive as legal tender, or companies accumulating Hive. Hive is an open network, anybody can join. Even governments, companies, and big funds are welcome to participate. However, Hive would still continue to be mainly people's network.
One of the best things about Hive is its wallets/accounts, which gives complete ownership to its owners. No centralized entity can take away or manipulate anybody's accounts, nor can they take possession of assets in the Hive wallets without owners permission. Moreover, fast and zero fee transactions make Hive and its stablecoin HBD a perfect tool for peer to peer transactions. Not everything is about money on Hive. But without true property rights, and true ownership decentralization is difficult to achieve if not impossible. Hive provides tools to build platforms, apps, games, and tools for many activities people engage in online and offline. There are already many apps, games, and tools available. This network will continue to grow, and keep getting stronger and more beneficial for all around the world.
Four years of successful network operations and growth is a great achievement. Hive has something to showcase and demonstrate its ability to run without halts all while powering various different communities and projects. Hive core economics serve as a catalyst for building layer two solutions and a standard of potential economies that can be achieved within bigger network.
Price of the coin is always important and everybody pays attention to. We may not have seen massive sustained price increase, even though there were times when Hive coin's price went to impressive highs. However it hasn't lost its value since its launch either. There is a lot of room for growth in price. Hive has once shown that is a billion dollar network, and will do so again in near future and upwards potentials are realistic and achievable. As the bitcoin makes new all time highs and bull market continues, we will see alt season and more and more interest in assets like Hive as well. I am hopeful, because fundamentals are amazing. Even without massive price increases, Hive will still be an interesting and beneficial network to be part of. Regardless the price, building will continue, and network will continue to grow.
I am glad to still be here to celebrate Hive's four year anniversary. I congratulate you all Hive bees who are still here, still participating, still building, still contributing, and still investing. 2024 will be a great year for Hive, and things will just keep getting better and better years to come.
Happy Birthday Hive!
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@geekgirl Reading your reflections on Hive's four-year journey is truly inspiring. The way you've drawn parallels between Bitcoin and Hive, each addressing unique challenges in the digital realm, is thought-provoking. It's intriguing to see how Bitcoin is reshaping our financial systems, while Hive is transforming our online interactions.
The decentralized ethos of Hive, ensuring complete ownership to users, is a breath of fresh air in a time where data privacy and ownership are paramount. The versatility of Hive, offering tools for a myriad of online and offline activities, is indeed praiseworthy. It's like a digital Swiss Army knife, empowering users to create, innovate, and engage.
While the coin price may not have skyrocketed, the fact that it has held its value is a testament to its resilience and potential. It's not always about immediate gains, but the long-term vision and impact that truly count.
Your optimism and hope for Hive's future echo with me. It's a reminder that we are still in the nascent stages of harnessing the full potential of blockchain technology. Here's to many more years of growth and innovation for Hive!
A hearty congratulations to all Hive users on this milestone, and may the network continue to flourish and evolve in the years to come.
4 years, I'm curious what we acomplish in the next 4 I hope there's some major breakthroughs as they are needed badly! 4 years for sure there's going to be a much smaller rewards pool so I'm curious how that's going to start panning out.
Reward pool is only proof of concept, main goal is to powet layer 2 projects/solutions like Leo. Leo is one proof we have done ok.
It has really been a wonderful journey for hive and I am so sure that there will be many more years ahead to be celebrated
Time files quickly, but passes slowly.
Hive is also an improvement to how a community should be. There are two things- one is a decentralized network and the other is a decentralized community. Hive is the summit of the two.
Happy Hive Anniversary!
Comforting to hear from a coder herself.
I also believe this.
Despite price fluctuations, the fundamentals of Hive remain strong, this is what I like the most.
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Happy Birthday Hive!
I am hopeful that over the coming years Hive will capitalize on possibly its greatest asset: "Easy crypto."
What I mean by that is that you just have to remember "@geekgirl" or "@curatorcat.leo" to send something here, not "Ux84zPZs08s563Kl23pMnW9T3tr66q2dPswPdhi88wT45T23lKm" or something else impossible for your "Average Non-Technocal Joe/Jane" to deal with.
It's how AOL "won the Internet" 25 years ago... just saying.
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It made my last year better. thanks hive
Hive is now four years young. It’s journey is just getting started. The community built on it is just beginning to realize the power of the platform. Looking forwards to future Green Day’s for hive and its community.
Four years of consistently giving, four years of transforming lives. A serious getaway into crypto and it’s culture. Moving forward, it will be great if every individual under Hives umbrella, stops asking what hive can do for them but what they can do for Hive and we will grow. Have is truly A WAGMI project.
Happy 4th anniversary , yes it has been a good little project, much has been learned and improved since the good old days thankfully. A community project like this still standing and being loved by all of us for 4 years is impressive and most likely proof it's here to stay. This was a nice little celebration write up. GO HIVE!
While price fluctuations are inevitable, Hive's fundamentals remain strong, offering potential for further growth and development. It's inspiring to see continued participation and contribution from the community, paving the way for a promising future ahead. Cheers to all Hivians for their dedication and here's to an even brighter 2024 and beyond! 4 hearty Cheers
I am an old user too I remember the day when this platform was created after steam it till now we see people are interested in it still needs some more promotions.
I must say a mega congratulations to hive for their pioneering escapade in web3 microbloging/earning sourjoun inspite of the fluctuating btc nature. Hive have touch lives and will continue to make exploit. We see more and more communities coming on Hive and creating impact beyond reasonable doubt. I wish hive more years of fruitful adventures. Thank you and nice sharing your piece on this.
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I agree ... I do see a natural synergy between Bitcoin and Hive. I have been with Hive almost as long as I have with Bitcoin, and the two, together (honorable mention to Ethereum, BUT THOSE GAS FEES, though!) have changed my life for the better.
Happy Hive Anniversary!
Hive is the best and the way it is growing will make it a great project in the web3 world
Amazing take on an amazing piece of tech. Power to the community and More development to Hive. We are just getting started and the flipening is happening. Watch this space.
I prefer hive over Bitcoin, It Is easier to use and understand, has lot of dapps built on, hive.blog, etc
You are not supposed to use bitcoin. You buy and forget. Now Hive should be used all the time.
1 billion dollar network, that would mean a 5x from here, a $2 Hive. In my view that is a very likely target price for this bullrun. Am not sure though if we can make a new ATH above 3.41, which would be important from an investors point of view.
We may see these numbers this year, I hope.
Happy birthday Hive. I think Hive is quite great and we have a lot more control over what happens here. We all have a say with our stake and the decentralization is amazing. The feeless transaction system is amazing.
Hive: Community, rewards, decentralized, diversity. happy Anniversary hive
This means a lot to everyone on here. It’s good to see Hive stand on its own and stay apart from Steemit. Kudos to those who fought for that back then.
Go Hive!!!
Happy birthday Hive!
I cannot believe it was four years ago the split from Steemit happened. Has it really been that long?
happy 4th hive year , really looking forward to be stronger and better 😊🎉🎉🎉
Happy birthday Hive. May the 4th be with you. Long Live HBD you are an amazing companion for the Hive.
Indeed they grow so fast. Happy birthday Hive!!!!!!
Happy fourth year of hive
It's been four freaking years and it feels like forever!!
💃💃💃🕺🕺🕺🎁🎁🎁🍾🍷🥂
BRAVO! Happy Anniversary, Hive Community!
May Hive Blockchain blossom massively. May get to $10 this year. 🥰😀
Happy 4th Hive! Stay strong
Wow!
Happy 4th Anniversary to Hive. Thanks to the creative minds that has made this project successful.
I feel lucky for choosing to be on HIVE rather than Steemit ;)
4 years have already passed, time passes really quickly.
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It's surprising to see number four already. It feels like it went by quickly.
Here's to a happier future!
Happy Anniversary to the Hive Family.
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STOPPretty wild for those of us who made the transition from that other chain
Such a great way to describe them both!
I can tell you use DallE for those images, Ausbit has nice Hive Branded AI image tooling - for your next anniversary post.
Happy Hive Anniversary. I'm feeling sad that I haven't been a part of this amazing platform since day one.
Happy birthday, Hive! 🥳🍰 Everything is going smoothly, and perhaps it will become even smoother in the future.