I've said it before, and I'll say it again—Blurt needs a second-layer chain to enable tokens, DeFi pools, and NFTs. Without it, we're leaving massive opportunities on the table.
I remember seeing a proposal suggesting something similar, but it didn’t gain the traction it deserved. It’s time to reignite the conversation and push this idea forward. If we can rally some whales and developers, we can make this a reality.
Many of us have roots in Steem or still use Hive, so we already understand the power of second-layer solutions. We’ve seen how Steem-Engine (RIP) and Hive-Engine transformed those ecosystems—whether through joke tokens, serious projects, or representative assets like Swap.DOGE that bridge into real Dogecoin. Tokenization strengthened Hive’s economy, helping it surpass both Steem and Blurt in value. Blurt can follow the same path—or risk falling further behind.
From a financial perspective, this just makes sense. Running witness nodes isn’t cheap, especially without green energy solutions. Electricity, internet, and operational costs add up. A second-layer token system would create new revenue streams, benefiting both community leaders and users.
Personally, I’ve considered launching my own token ecosystem on Hive, experimenting with novelty coins and NFTs within my community and family. However, token creation on Hive is expensive—setting up liquidity pools alone can cost around 1,100 BEE (~$100 USD). That’s a steep price just to participate. If Blurt develops its own token ecosystem, I’ll move my projects here without hesitation.
Blurt has an opportunity to build its own version of Hive-Engine, making token creation and liquidity pools accessible to everyone. This could be a game-changer, giving Blurt a real competitive edge.
I’m committed to keeping this discussion alive. Let’s get the right people on board and make this happen.