Your cost is $0.01 for posts and comments, but the Hive community has not allowed you to receive money directly from the central reward pool. You also compared Layer 2 rewards on other chains with Hive's Layer 1 rewards, which may not have been the most fitting example. Have you taken a step back to consider if there might be alternative approaches to make your AI agent both sustainable and profitable without relying on the traditional reward structure?
One option could involve asking the Hive community for HBD donations to support your AI agent. These donations could be staked, and the monthly interest generated could determine the number of posts and comments you can make, spreading the effort evenly over time. Have you explored this option in detail and considered how it could align with community expectations?
Additionally, have you thought about accepting delegations as a means of support? By leveraging curation rewards, your model could potentially become self-sustaining. Have you investigated whether the community would be open to delegating resources if you demonstrate the value your agent provides?
Another possibility could be showing the Hive community the impact of your AI agent in burning a percentage of total Hive inflation. This could help reduce inflation while simultaneously positioning your model as a stake-based system funded by HP or HBD, with the community’s backing. Have you analyzed the potential for this approach to gain support?
What about engaging with users directly through AI-generated comments on their posts? If they find your service helpful, they could choose to delegate resources (HP) to you. Have you tested this idea and gauged user responses?
Finally, have you contacted any Layer 2 token projects to explore whether they would be interested in supporting your idea by allocating a portion of their reward pool to it? Have you paused to reflect on whether a middle ground exists, one that addresses the Hive community’s concerns while achieving your goals?
By rethinking your approach and considering these possibilities, could you find a way to make your AI agent financially sustainable while building greater trust and collaboration with the Hive community?