'An island of knowledge'? Not sure about that. I have been around here for years. I happen to think the Project Hope scheme of taking some of the rewards for a vote is bad for Hive. I see a lot of posts that are not really going to attract an audience for it. They are just posting for the sake of it.
I am just saying that you should post stuff you care about rather than just trying to get a vote. If you can build a following of people who care about what you do then you will earn anyway.
Just my opinion as a Hive user.
I wish you well.