In a previous post @aggroed said that the landsale in splinterlands or farmfarm (something sale) was going to pay for developing hive engine into what is proposed here.

Other previous posts from @theycallmedan suggest (or imply) that he was behind the push for H-E to become SMTs so naturally one would think there was a funding/partnership in effect there. To now put it through as a proposal for $100000 when Hive is bleeding is shady.

Savage actually.

That's how I've seen Hive/Steemit really. Sharks know how to feed well. The community is at their peril. When the reality is: community is the real value. Without community any dapp here is simply vaporware. Maybe communities/tribes should start putting in proposals to get paid upfront also.

On a somewhat related note, LEOFinance really is the diamond in the rough here on Hive and in the recent video uploaded by them they make a related point. That it's a symbiotic system where development and community engagement are equally crucial forces driving growth. Devs, Users and Investors are all pushing. Committed to rewarding those contributing with content and engagement. They know that the future is not guaranteed but by maintaining focus and strong belief in what they're a part of, the vision is achievable.

Like many are realising, Hive has a long (maybe shaky) road ahead but there's a broken system here if Devs demand upfront payment yet community only gets to hold on to hope.. hope that the token price will ever look good enough to comfort them with the thought that they're committed to the right chain and that their time spent here gains appreciation.