One crucial aspect of Hive/PeakD that many people may not fully consider is that, while you can spend a great deal of time creating high-quality content and writing in-depth articles that provide value, you can just as easily use it as a kind of "passive income" platform. You can post something short, simple, and quick, then move on without putting in too much effort.
Of course, this approach comes with risks. If you’re only posting low-effort content, you might end up making nothing because people won’t engage with or upvote something that feels like spam. But at the same time, spending hours crafting posts that are 2,000+ words long doesn’t guarantee success either—just because you put in the effort doesn’t mean people will read or appreciate it.
This is why I like the idea of using Hive/PeakD in a way that balances both approaches. You can dedicate time to producing long-form content in the hopes of offering something valuable to the community, or you can create short-form posts multiple times a day, aiming to either get lucky or attract a niche audience that consistently engages with your content.
The beauty of this platform is that you can take it as seriously—or as casually—as you want. Some people use it as a legitimate way to build income, carefully strategizing their posts, while others treat it as a fun, low-pressure space where they post sporadically, whether it's something meaningful or just a quick, silly thought.
I think it’s important to recognize this flexibility because, like many others, I sometimes fall into the mindset that Hive/PeakD must be treated as a long-term project that requires significant effort to grow. While that can certainly be true, it can also just be a side hobby—something you do whenever you feel like it, without pressure.
Or maybe this is just a personal struggle. I tend to associate "good content" with something long and meticulously crafted, yet at the same time, I consume most of my YouTube videos at nearly double speed. I skip through parts that don’t interest me, even in content I supposedly care about.
Perhaps the real issue is how we perceive content in general. Our collective attention span has deteriorated, making us far more likely to engage with a five-second clip than commit ten minutes to something that might be genuinely interesting—perhaps out of a justified fear that it could be mediocre or just plain boring.