Who said, Hive is newbie-friendly? Only since recently one can join without having to pay or wait. And the thing with the 4 different keys, Hive, HP, HBD, etc. makes it still quite challenging without having a buddy who is babysitting any newcomer.
But I agree, we need something fundamentally different.
it is free now?
I think so.
how? where?
isnt that kinda spammy?
There are multiple ways to onboard. Free ways are e.g. via Splinterlands or Leofinance. Or you can ask a fried who is already on Hive to create an account with his RC.
No spam involved.
ah okay
then it hasnt changed much to my knowledge :)