Expanding Hive's connections with other blockchains and markets could definitely open up more opportunities and bring in additional funds.
The ecosystem is unique, but you're right, it has its limitations in terms of size and user base.
Being more integrated with the broader market could help Hive move in sync with upward trends instead of lagging behind.
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I think that if hive has real trustworthy small contracts it could interact much more easier with other chains. This is probably the biggest factor that holds hive back at the moment.