First off, I love HIVE, but you're right about the resource credits for new users.
I joined last week and was eager and enthusiastic, trying to explore this exciting new eco-system, and then BAM! I think I made 3 or 4 comments and I was frozen out for 4 days till my resource credit increased.
That's enough to put a large chunk of people off and go looking for another block-chain.
I really like the feel of HIVE but the system is a little opaque. Even hive.io doesn't give a really simple layperson's FAQ about the practical differences between Hive power, Hive and Hive Dollar, let alone Ecency points etc.
And then there's the question of buying HIVE. I don't know the ins and outs but it took me 8 hours to get a binance account, verify it (several times), buy crypto, convert to hive and fund my wallet. It was a right old faff!
I'm an artist and I'd like to list good content on NFT Showroom, but if non-technical-minded buyers can't just buy HIVE at a dapp with a credit card, (like say Nifty Gateway) then we'll forever be reliant on other crypto-savvy users migrating from more established blockchains.
Welcome to Hive!
Yes, you are right, we need improvements to make it easier for new users.
I can delegate you 50 HP if you want, so that you don’t have resource credit limit issues. Just let me know.
Is @mattbrown your account too?
Hi @geekgirl :) Thank you, and that's a very kind offer! I'll let you know. My plan is to start blogging, interacting and posting up art at the NFT Showroom (just waiting on the application) - then I should be able to increase my HP organically.
I'm really excited about Hive as a community. It just feels so positive, and I think that's been the overwhelming draw of the platform for me. When you interact with technology for hours a day you want that to be a fulfilling experience, and so far Hive has outstripped all the other cryptos I've looked at.
And no, I've only got the one Hive account on here. I'll have to check out my Hive-twin and say hi!