There are communities you belong to out of habit, and there are communities you belong to by heart. Stepping away from INLEO and the Hive ecosystem for about a week because of illness and travel helped me realize, again, that this is the latter. I didn’t just miss logging in; I missed people, conversations, ideas, and that quiet but constant sense of shared purpose that defines this Web3 family.
When you’re unwell, time slows down. Your world narrows to recovery, rest, and getting your strength back. When you’re traveling, especially across busy schedules and unfamiliar routines, you are present everywhere and nowhere at once. In both cases, I was physically absent, but mentally, I kept drifting back to Hive, wondering what discussions were happening, what milestones people were hitting, what fresh insights were being shared, and which familiar usernames were publishing thoughtful posts as always.
What I missed most was the engagement and learning that comes with it. Hive is not just about posting content; it is a place for interaction. The comments that add depth to an idea, the gentle disagreements that sharpen thinking, the encouragement that comes right when you need it, and the feeling that your voice matters, even in a decentralized, permissionless space. That is not something you easily replace elsewhere.
INLEO, especially, has grown into a space that feels like a digital town square. Short-form thoughts, long-form reflections, experiments, questions, investment talks, celebrations, new launches, etc are what you find there and more. Being away made me realize how much my daily rhythm has quietly aligned with checking in, reading, responding, and contributing. Not out of obligation, but out of genuine interest and connection.
I also missed the consistency culture of Hive. Here, growth is not built on hype alone but on showing up, day after day, post after post, comment after comment. Watching people build Hive Power, Leo Power, communities, projects, and reputations through steady effort is deeply motivating. Even when you’re not actively posting, seeing others remain consistent pushes you to want to return stronger.
Illness has a way of reminding you that health is wealth, and travel reminds you that stability is a gift. Coming back healthy and settled has filled me with gratitude, not just for life and strength, but for a digital ecosystem that still feels human. A place where decentralization doesn’t remove warmth, and technology doesn’t erase values.
Being away also reinforced something important, that Web3 is not only about protocols, tokens, or infrastructure. It is a place to belong. It is a place of shared learning, mutual growth, and building something meaningful together, even when we are spread across countries, time zones, and life circumstances.
So yes, I missed this Web3 family. I missed Hive. I missed INLEO. And coming back now, with renewed strength and clarity, I’m reminded why this space continues to matter to me. Meanwhile, everyhing in my account was intack while I was away.
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My dear, I can feel your pains all these while. But my happiness is that you're back to your feet. Hope you're physically fit now?
Yeah. I am. Thank you