Great read, I prefer Hive Power because of course, the reason you point out here
Hive, when staked, becomes Hive Power and increases people's influence on chain. This pertains to all governance issues along with the distribution of the reward pool. It also provides access in the form of Resource Credits (really Mana) as a result of the amount of Hive powered up.
Therefore, Hive Power carries a bit more value to users in addition to a simple ROI. This is something we must consider.
It gives us a power to influence not only the chain but also someone's lives by supporting their work which I think will give you a greater reward.
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Proverbs 19:17
King James Version (KJV)
Kudos to you for always making valuable post