The Metamask sign up really simplifies things, that is what I like about it. People are not slammed by the idea of multiple keys and all that goes along with it. They can simply come in and operate like they do on any other social media site. Over time the rest can be learned.
As for the "leaders" it is vital to remember most of them are technical in nature, not marketers or even business oriented. Also, while they were in place for a while, it is a big move from the early days when it was Ned, Dan L, and Steemit Inc holding all the cards.
The next phase of Hive's evolution is to go from the 30-50 influencers we have now to 250. I believe this happens by creating other wealth centers via the other projects/tokens. From there, HP can be acquired which will change governance. This is something that few talk about but it is a necessary progression. Demand for HIVE will also come from the need to switch out the main actors since many will not want their wealth in the hands of those who are presently there.
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Indeed, Metamask is a really nice thing. That will make things a lot easier.
Most "leaders" are technical, I know. Which is why I actually liked the idea of rewarding people for promoting Steem in the early days. Unfortunately, they paid the wrong type of people for not-so-great advertising back in those days. Most likely because none of them knew how good marketing would've looked like..
I truly hope we'll see the next Hive phase, it's a needed one. I agree with you to 100% about going from what we have to more influencers. That is one of the reasons I've always wanted to strengthen the middle class and ultimately the foundation, (meaning the lesser accounts). I'm sure things would've been different by doing that from the start.
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Yeah all part of decentralization. We have to do what we can to keep pushing things further out. It isnt easy especially since people will act in their own interest. That is where DPOS comes in. Our opinions mean little, it all comes down to stake.
Thus, to get the next group of influencers, we need to generate new wealth centers so people have the resources to alter their standing on Hive. A few million HP banded together can make a difference in governance by swapping a few witnesses out for new ones. Change our 4 or 5, and we are starting to talk about a different game.
Leofinance could be the first where people will be able to acquire tens of thousands of Hive from their profits. If that starts to happen, I think the spigot will just get more powerful.
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