Hive has vastly more valuable metrics than financial, as is blatantly obvious from the rapid dominance of social media of global markets. Censorship continues to burgeon and degrade civil society globally, while Hive continues to abandon it's potential to provide that priceless benefit to society that is existentially dependent on it.
I agree. In theory, Hive providing an immutable platfrom with high censorship resistance is more valuable than the financial incentives people gain from the platfrom. But I can argue that they are not mutual exclusive. Most people need to be financial free to think and converse without bias.
Also, one can argue that society is ready to embrace what Hive has to offer. It's almost a decade of preaching the gospel of decentralisation but that hasn't resonated with people, however, the monetary incentive has prompted their interest. During this process many (or few) are sold the idea and importance of having a decentralised social platfrom for free and transparent dialogues.
So my point is: hive can offer people financial freedom and free speech.
It's working great to keep the oligarchy in control of inflation, and prevent IRL plutocrats from seizing the power to govern Hive as Sun Yuchen did Steem. Bugs are features, and trash treasure, depending on your viewpoint
Fair enough. I do not oppose them per se. They want power, I seek freedom (both financially)
Does this financialization do anything other than manipulate monetary benefits? What is the purpose of social interaction? Is $400 more important than informed discussion of any of the topics Dave joined?
Yes it might in certain cases. For someone in a third word country that is security, which affords them the luxury of engaging in meaningful conversations and activities that can help their community and the world at large.
I appreciate your considered response.