The HIVE platform on hive.blog is facing stagnation and value decline, mainly due to high inflation, uncontrolled DHF (Decentralized Hive Fund) outflows, and lack of user/dApp growth. As an expert, I analyze the DHF (the on-chain proposal system on peakd.com/proposals or dlux.io/proposals) and propose concrete solutions to submit to devs, focused on growth, investor appeal, and sustainability.
Main Problems
The DHF funds ~18,621 HBD/day, but without strict criteria, it leads to overspending and inflation, eroding HIVE value. There are no clear metrics (e.g., +10% users QoQ, marketing ROI ≥1.2x) or proposals for modern UX on hive.blog, like mobile/multichain integrations. This deters institutional investors who see operational risks.
Proposed DHF Solutions
I propose 4 short DHF proposals (max 3 months, with KPIs and quarterly reports) to relaunch hive.blog as if it were my own project. Each is argued below with rationale, expected ROI, and ties to current pain points.
UI/UX Modernization (200 HBD/day)
Rationale: Hive.blog's outdated interface (clunky desktop focus, poor mobile support) repels creators used to sleek platforms like Substack or Mirror. A React/Vue rewrite with AI tools (e.g., auto-summaries, NFT minting) would boost engagement 15% MoM, per similar Web3 upgrades.
KPIs & Impact: +15% monthly active users; 5 new dApp integrations (e.g., Splinterlands embeds). This directly counters user churn, making it investor-friendly by showing product-led growth without heavy marketing.
ROI Argument: Low-cost (reuse open-source libs), high leverage—modern UX historically doubles retention in blockchain social apps, justifying budget vs. DHF inflow.
Global Marketing Campaign (150 HBD/day)
Rationale: HIVE's visibility lags (low X/TikTok buzz, no influencer partnerships), causing trading volume drops amid 2026 market shifts. Target crypto influencers (e.g., 50K+ followers) and ads on growth platforms to acquire users at scale.
KPIs & Impact: Customer Acquisition Cost ≤$8; ROI 1.5x; 2,000 new wallets. Ties to value recovery by increasing HBD backing and HIVE demand.
ROI Argument: Measurable via UTM tracking; benchmarks from Solana/NEAR campaigns show 2-3x returns on similar spends, far outpacing inflation dilution.
Developer Bounty Program (100 HBD/day)
Rationale: Sparse dev activity (few GitHub PRs) stalls features like SMT/HMT upgrades or public testnets, as seen in past proposals. Bounties incentivize fixes and docs, building a self-sustaining ecosystem.
KPIs & Impact: 20 GitHub issues closed; 2 dev tutorials. Accelerates core improvements, attracting builders and signaling maturity to investors.
ROI Argument: Bounties yield compounding gains (e.g., one fixed bug = ongoing efficiency); historical Hive funds show 5x dev output per HBD invested.
Onboarding Toolkit (100 HBD/day)
Rationale: High entry barriers (complex Keychain setup, no QR/P2P) block newbies, especially post-Keychain 2025 proposal. A mobile Keychain app with multichain bridges (e.g., ETH/BSC) simplifies this.
KPIs & Impact: 500 wallets with 30-day retention; 2 business partners. Directly grows active stakes, stabilizing tokenomics.
ROI Argument: Retention-focused (cheaper than acquisition); onboarding tools in TON/Blast ecosystems boosted users 20x, proving viral potential.
| Proposal | Budget (HBD/day) | KPIs | Investor Appeal |
|---|---|---|---|
| UI/UX Modernization | 200 | +15% MAU; 5 dApps | Product excellence hive |
| Marketing Campaign | 150 | CAC ≤$8; ROI 1.5x | Volume/visibility growth hive |
| Dev Bounties | 100 | 20 issues; 2 tutorials | Dev momentum hive |
| Onboarding Toolkit | 100 | 500 retained wallets | User scaling ecobankdevelopment |
Total: 550 HBD/day (<3% DHF inflow), with 15% revenue back to fund.
Most of this makes no sense to me.
Why update hive.blog, when so many better alternatives already exist? Wouldn't that money be better spent directing people to PeakD or Ecency?
How is a MORE complicated mobile Keychain supposed to attract people for whom existing keychain set up is already too complicated?
Why use DHF for bounties? People could raise their own funds for that.
Why target ads on legacy platforms? As you said, there is an entry barrier to joining Hive that is too complex for most legacy web users. If you're going to do targeted ads, you should be advertising on competing blockchain platforms.
Just some thoughts from a guy who thinks too much and knows too little.
we are here to discuss about it. There is not a good idea or a bad idea... we all need to cooperate to find a way to improve it. I personally use peakd and I find it great. What do you suggest to do?
I don't think anything needs to be done, other than enjoy using the space, and spread the word.
please do not upvote this post as it will be anyway downvoted. 😩
ps: instead of just downvoting me for anything I post, use your brain and consider what is written.