Hive Is Building Through the Downtrend... And That Matters

If you take a moment to browse the Trending page on Hive, you’ll notice something interesting… and honestly, it’s hard not to feel amazed by it.

This week alone, there have been multiple announcements about new apps, fresh tools, and project upgrades like Open Market, ArcHive, live dealer games, and a bunch of other developments that make you realize one thing:

Hive is still building. A lot.

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And that’s the part that keeps me optimistic.

Because if you silence the noise about Hive’s price downtrend for just a minute, the platform starts to look… bullish. Not “chart-bullish,” not “green candle” bullish... but ecosystem bullish.

The kind of bullish that comes from watching people ship real products even when the token isn’t trending.

Price and Progress Don’t Always Move Together

I get it. When the price is low, motivation drops. That’s human nature. Even for long-time users, it’s hard not to feel discouraged when you see your rewards valued lower in fiat terms, or when you watch Hive drift while other coins grab attention.

But I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately:

Progress doesn’t always follow price… and price doesn’t always follow progress.

It's evident and we can't make it up. In my view, it is during the bearish times when some builders wake up and then build some cool stuff.

Hive feels a bit silent now I hope that there will come a time when people outside the paltform will discover about what's happening here and realize what's their missing out.

So yeah, price might be down… but development? Development looks alive.

Builders Are Showing Up… Even When It’s Not “Worth It”

One thing this week made very clear: we’re not short of builders.

If anything, the last few months have proven that Hive still has developers who are willing to create and experiment — not just with frontends, but with entirely new experiences layered on top of the chain.

And that matters more than most people realize, because builders don’t build for a chart… they build for users.

Which brings me to the part where I think Hive still needs the most work.

We Need More Consumers, Not Just Creators

Hive has always been good at attracting creators. People who like to write, post, curate, and engage. That’s our culture.

But as more apps launch, and more tools get built, the next challenge becomes obvious:

We need more consumers. More users. More fresh eyes.

Because a platform can only compound if there’s someone on the other side of the content.

More readers.
More commenters.
More people scrolling.
More people buying, selling, playing, interacting.

That’s how the flywheel spins faster.

Right now, I’m seeing so many new things being built that I honestly don’t have the time (or energy) to fully test everything I discover. And that’s not a complaint — that’s a good sign.

It tells me we’re in a phase where the ecosystem is expanding faster than the average user can keep up.

Old Users Leaving Isn’t Always a Bad Sign

We also need to be honest about another reality:

Yes, some old users are leaving.

But I don’t automatically see that as “Hive is dying.”

People leave platforms for personal reasons all the time. Some are done blogging. Some shift to different endeavors. Some simply move on because their interests change.

And then there are others (like me) who have made posting part of their lifestyle. Not because every post is profitable… but because the routine, the community, and the ownership feels worth it.

Hive is not just a place to “earn.” It’s a place to build habits.

Why I Actually Like Onboarding During Bear Markets

This might sound strange, but I think onboarding during bearish times is good.

When a platform is booming, you attract hype-chasers. People chasing payouts, expecting instant wins, and leaving just as quickly when reality hits.

But onboarding during a downtrend filters for something different:

Patience.
Curiosity.
Long-term mindset.

And if we want fresh users, I actually think younger users are a strong target — not because they’re “better,” but because they’re coming in without the emotional baggage of Hive’s hyperinflation-era rewards.

They didn’t experience the days when creators could earn insane payouts just for being early.

So their expectations might be healthier… and they might be more open to staying for the experience, not the nostalgia.

Also, Hive’s short-form layers (like Snaps and Waves) feel perfect for retention in today’s fast-paced world, where attention spans are shorter and people want quick interaction loops.