I think all under 200$ a month for rent + host is super cheap API Node.
Longterm I think hive doesn't need to become cheaper, it needs more onchain applications. Like Smts and smart contracts. And if things slowly become more expensive, there becomes a need to get cheaper again. With the Top 20 Witness setup, we don't need a Home computer set up to Host Hive. That's why they earn something from inflation.
Compare to the price from one Asic for POW, hive is super cheap to run.
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