The ecosystem is shrinking. More emphasis on the tech and crypto aspect of the blockchain rather than on the social aspect. Will things change? I don't know. There is little or no conscious effort to make that work.
Blogging, in general, isn't necessary a trending thing. Most popular social platforms are video base well aspect the like of Reddit.
Maybe we should start thinking of other ways to utilise this blockchain or hope for a bull run soon
That is very true. I think a sustainable niche for blogging can be done, but given the economics of Hive, I'm not sure even this is sustainable long term. Bull runs are short and temporary for altcoins, can't really rely on those to sustain a long term project.