Yesterday, I made it to be 4 years since I published my first introductory post on the chain. Thinking of this brought memories of my life during the time when I just created my account. That life is far different from what it is now. Back then, I did not have a single penny to my name, I was broke in all areas with no single savings or anything but dependent on what my parents sent to live on.
I was in ND2 in a polytechnic in Ogun State Nigeria. I was close to finishing the program; but about two months away. I had known about steem Hive before joining back then. I just didn't want to join because crypto was something I did not believe in, and neither did I believe in making money from the net as anything associated with that is fraud.
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Seeing the way the life of my coursemate was changing and how he was able to afford basic things for himself pushed me to want to join after rejecting to be part months before. I had no choice? I saw the changes in his life and I wanted the same.
I was glad @k-banti finally got me to create my account. I remember back then you have to wait for a certain period, let me say waiting list before your account is ready. And when my account was ready, @k-banti helped me create my introductory post.
Yes, this was me 4 years ago. There is no much difference from me now but I am grateful for the changes in my life. It is not something I can describe as little changes because they are of significant effect.
Talking about the changes, we have the food Hive has brought to the table, the items, gadgets, and gears Hive has provided for me, and recently helped me health-wise. The fact that Hive could provide the funds for my recent surgery is something I am forever grateful if not, where would I get the money.
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It even happened at the point when my parents have little on their hands. Now I am imagining, that I may either be in a highly discomforting state, or maybe something else regarding death may have happened if Hive wasn't there to save the day because I could not eat, drink, and was choked; I had difficulties breathing.
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Truly, the day when I chose to join Hive was the best decision I have ever made in my life. It has been more of a blessing to me and I have made that decision to share that blessing with others.
I would be giving out 200 Hive Power delegations to 5 authors for a period of 2 weeks. As you leave your comment, kindly tag a friend who you think Hive has helped to share their story as well. I would select my winners after the payout of this post.
Happy 4 years anniversary to me!
WHO IS STARSTRINGS01
Starstrings01 AKA Giftedhands is a Hive lover, a Nigeria musician (Guitarist), and also a student who studies Mechatronics Engineering at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
His goal on Hive is to be more than a regular blogger but something more; someone with a purpose. That’s one of the reasons why he founded the newbies initiative @newbies-hive to help guide and support newbies. Kindly click here to follow the @newbies-hive curation trail.
He battles and struggles with balancing education and being active on the chain but yet his love and passion for Hive keep him on balance.
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Obviously, Hive has put lots of smiles on your face through your achievement so far and health-wise.
You have touched so many lives positively in this space and I am one of them. Keep Hiving Gifted hands, keep winning, keep testifying, happy birthday on hive🥰 4 years 🤭
I am grateful for the amazing friends hive connected me with. Friends from different states in Nigeria and outside Nigeria. Friends who have been encouraging my growth to success. There has been a shift in my mindset ever since I joined this platform. I have become more hungry for success, my friends keep revealing to me other means of making more income through crypto which I never knew before. In fact it's too much to say but in all, I am super grateful.
The reason is that it is a life saver 🤩. One can be financially independent through this platform. It's also an avenue to broaden our horizons of knowledge. lots of amazing content to learn and thrive👍
@vickoly and @reineesmay please come share your thoughts here🥰
Wow that's awesome, hive as been so impactful to my life, but I'll be dropping my thoughts later, thanks for the invite dear.
The fact hive helps your family is wonderful. Your husband would be so glad to have you as his wife.
This is exactly what connection does.. it leads to exposure! Exposure to knowledge and things that can help your life. I am glad Hive encourages that.
Hive really is indeed. Thanks for sharing your story. I really do appreciate it!
Wow! 4yrs isn't a joke and I can see some changes though, seeing your picture of 4 yrs ago and now. Hive came through for you in your surgery, that's so great. Congratulations to you, Starstrings🎉🎉🎉🎉
How much has Hive been helpful to your life?
I never regretted the day I joined Hive. Though it all started from Steemit in 2016, I didn't enjoy it as much as I do now on Hive. Hive has helped me buy foodstuffs as a normal being would. Many students would always complain about not having food and thereby calling their parents, but I stopped doing that in my 200 level because I can feed myself and buy things for myself. Hive has changed me and I am grateful.
What has it done for you that you are so grateful for?
Many things apart from other blogging platforms I am in. Hive has made me independent on my own. Hive has helped me gain respect among people, especially those I extend my giving to. Hive helped me to help my siblings too. There are some things I have in my room now with hive money that when I look at them, I smile and thank God for this platform. Someone gave me a name in my hostel "Number one girl" 😅😅
Why would you recommend Hive to your friends?
One of the reasons I would recommend Hive to my friends is that it is decentralized. Hive has a long-term goal and it can save one if being focused on it. Even if other platforms leaves, Hive will always stay and be there. Hive changes one's status.
@olawalium is someone I know that has enjoyed Hive and has a story to tell through this platform.
Exactly, this is something I can relate to. The respect it had given me among my peers, siblings, parents, and family members. I really do appreciate that.
The fact that one can make a significant contribution to finances in the family. That feeling is something I can't describe.
This is so relatable.. My precious guitar and effect pedal ❣️...
This is one thing I am so sure of.. and I hope in the next 50 years, Hive would be here but far improved and better than it is now.
Thank you very much! I really appreciate
Like seriously.....My Aunt that use to yell and scream that I have nothing to do is now respecting whatever I say because she has benefited from me. I just keep smiling within me. I bought an expensive wristwatch for her, she was so happy and till now, she respect me. Money can change things 😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤣😂 aunty wash wash...now she puts respect to KP's name.
Abi 😂😂
Gbam.
That respect alone.. I really do appreciate it. Everyone around me give me respect and it's not something I would have gotten sooner if not for Hive.
Wow four years and you've done so much for so many of us already, it really goes far to tell us how grateful you are. I'm glad @k-banti never gave up on bringing you to steem(Hive). Now back to your questions,
How much has Hive been helpful to you?
I've been on hive for just some months now and I'd say financial it has not helped me yet but psychologically, yes. In these past months, I've learnt a lot from so many amazing writers, you included and my life have been so beautiful since I joined Hive.
What has it done for you that you are so grateful for?
It has brought me close to people who are supposed to be far from me, like I've meet a lot of amazing friends here and it's all thanks to hive.
Why would you recommend Hive to your friends?
I will recommend Hive to my friends so they won't miss out on sharing their unique abilities and also to learn from others as well. It's beautiful here, I want them to experience this beauty too.
This is my reaction to your thoughtful questions, @merit.ahama and @davidbright to share their testimonies ☺️☺️.
Happy 4 years anniversary to you @starstrings01.
Yeah, I am superb grateful you know.
This is just a matter of time.. Just keep thriving and you would see it would in time.
I am glad to be among those that you have learned from. The fact that Hive is full of amazing writers makes it a document of life-changing knowledge.
I am also glad you would love to share Hive with your friends. Thanks for this awesome reply. I really appreciate it.
It's a really great privilege to be among those reacting to your questions.
I hope to keep striving here for as long as possible so I can keep meeting more people.
Don't worry, Hope! You will enjoy Hive financially. You are just starting and at the right time, you will have more stories to share of how Hive has helped you financially. Just keep it going.
Yeah I'm working towards it. Thanks for your encouragement 🤗🤗.
You are welcome 🙂
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Great thoughts you have here. Its really nice seeing your level of growth and I am so happy for you. Keep it up dear. I will try to also share my testimony.
Thank you so much for stopping by, I hope to read your testimony soon ☺️☺️.
Happy hive birthday to you starstrings…
We are all testifiers of hives life changing opportunity. I personally am very grateful for this platform every now and again.
Apart from the Monterey aspect being on here has helped my ability to be consistent with something, to be focused and have a sense of growth. Every growth and win on hive for me is more personal than anyone knows and I do not take it for granted.
As for the money, for me it’s more of having to save, I look at my growing wallet everyday and I am super grateful I have something stashed away for any raining days that my come in my life.
@estherscott and @omosefe come check this out
Thank you for the tag @reineesmay. Happy Hive birthday to you Star @starstrings01 , your persistence and commitment push me to do more with myself. I can't tell you how grateful I am that you reach out to me every time I'm inactive here. Well done my dear friend!
Happy to help 🤗
Thank you very much!
Yeah! The sense of growth and consistency as well.
Smiles! Keep stashing... Those rainy days are coming!
4 years don waka, you still dey carry go hahaha. 4 years...that's some consistency and hard work and I salute you. Happy 4th. I am sure there would be more years to come with your growing influence too. Congratulations,
How much has Hive been helpful to your life?
No words could adequately do justice to how Hive has been helpful to my life. Apart from being independent, it has allowed me to grow, horned my creative skills because the best is demanded all the time. I've been able to meet amazing people too that I would call friends for life. I've grown mentally and financially too just as my social friends account has grown.
What has it done for you that you are so grateful for?
A lot. I am grateful for the opportunity to improve my writings. I am gathering all my writings here together on Hive and working on making it into a book. I've been so blessed to have found this blockchain. I have been in contact with amazing people that I would call friends too and oh yes, I've earned quite a lot too while bringing a lot of people to this amazing blockchain.
Why would you recommend Hive to your friends?
I've recommended Hive to a lot of people and would still recommend to a lot more. Hive is different from every other platform because it demands the best from you. I would recommend Hive because this is a blog like no other, decentralized, web 3 and an opportunity to earn.
Let's celebrate our brother for this remarkable 4 years on Hive cc: @george-dee @zyzymena @opeyemioguns @gingerup
Amen oh! God would do this.
Amen. God will. Keep being awesome, brother.
thanks brother!
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Certainly, it is! The opportunities and connections are limitless. I call it a truly social platform.
The thing is I used to be someone who has writing but see me now, I am now someone who writes almost every day and has gotten better from it.
It really does give us the opportunity to improve our writing.
Thanks a lot, brother!
Absolutely, brother. I post every single day and it becomes so easy now... Told someone I don't have writer's block and that's the truth. When you enjoy what you are doing, it naturally flows.
Cheers to more years, bro.
Looks like you already have a table of contents to publish already. because for me, I do have writer's block oh. or most times, I am stressed out to write even though I have something to write down.
I totally feel you. Yes, there are days I am not motivated or I get too busy with other things...I knew days like that might come so I try to save as many drafts as I can when I have free time and I always get inspired by little things around me too.
Thank you so much 😭😭😭 that delegation means a lot. God bless your heart. I deeply appreciate this.
I have celebrated him already. I'm waiting for you to celebrate your anniversary on hive also😄
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Hahahaha I look forward to mine too.
Alright dearie😄
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This is beautiful. You know how excited I am to keep waiting for October? Isn't it? Oct 20 😋😋
Hive has greatly helped you. Keep on enjoying 🤗🤗
Hahahaha thanks boo. Yes, 20th.
You were so young when you joined hive. Oh my goodness. Four years since you started blogging and see how far you've come. Consistency truly is one of the many keys to success. I started blogging at about same time as you but after the hardfork I stopped for a period of two years plus or so and now I'm back, I'm trying to find my feet.
I haven't earned much from hive since I came back but it's a good thing that the hardfork transformed the steem we had then into hive given me double money...😄😄 If I can call it that. When I heard that everything you have on steem was duplicated on hive, I was very excited. This was because I just started diving into other aspects of crypto, investment to be precise and I needed some money to buy some tokens. Then pancakeswap had just launched their token cake and it seemed to be the talk of the town and I wanted some of it. The only way I could purchase some was selling hive. I did and I invested in pancakeswap and a $100 investment turned to thousands of dollars investments. It was a defining moment in my life. A lot of my life problems were solved. Although I staked in their farming pool and the dip hit so bad that the thousands of dollars vanished and I'm left with almost nothing, I still appreciate the fact that a lot of things I have achieved today was because I had some hive to sell when I needed it the most. Hive changed my story and I'm grateful.
Apart from money, hive has helped my writing become better. If I ever am to pursue writing as a career, with the amazing writers and great writing tips this platform has bestowed on me, I have no doubts I would excel.
Would I recommend hive to a friend? Yes of cos. There is nothing like an emergency bank account. That's the way I see hive. Given the economic situation of the country it is important for someone to have other sources of Income.
@oredebby is someone I know has benefitted a lot from hive and I'm sure she has an interesting story to share.
Happy anniversary and keep hiving!
I am still very young 😅... I was 14 then, now I am 18. @sapphirecrystal can testify to that. 😂😂😂
Everyone literally benefited from the fork. I was really happy about it too but I only had 3 HP in my wallet back then 😅😂...
We write and read every day so, our writing is bound to improve gradually.
I laughed really at this 😅😂.. true there is nothing like that but Hive provides something close to that.
Thanks so much for this your wonderful comment! I really do appreciate it
You are just 18? No way! You've achieved so much at such a young age. That's really commendable. It just proves that anybody can be something if they put their mind to it.
You had just 3HP in your account during the hardfork? 😄😄 Oh my goodness. I had around 50 HP if my memory serves me right.
Anyways! You've grown so much on this platform compared to when you started and there is still plenty of room for growth
Wow! Interesting! Hive came through with you investing in pancakeswap and that's something to be grateful for because it came in handy for you. Keep hiving and earning 😎😎
Exactly! It came in handy and I am very greatful. Yes, I'll keep hiving. I hope I don't run away again.😄
Please, don't. 😂😂
I'll try my best not to 😄
Wow!! Four years is not four days ooo. Happy anniversary Sir, keep on achieving 😊.
My experience so far as a newbie has been amazing and this platform has made me understand and see it as an area for investments, basically for the future and for upkeep. Although all the days spent here on hive I have channeled my little earnings to stake. I hope the future will be fruitful.
That is it. I do tell those that are starting that, Hive is like an investment especially the Hive Power. You will be glad you did later on in the future.
I appreciate your idea @princessbusayo. It's motivating also 😊
Thank you 😊
Keep doing this brother! You would be grateful in the future. Keep building mate!
Thank you for the motivation 😊
The pleasure is mine!
Hey there, happy Hive anniversary!!
So exciting moments when we get these hive birthday notifications. Not that I got too many of them, haha, just one at the moment, but soon it will be 2 :))))
I'm two years old already 😄
Congrats to you too then :)))
I will be on the last day of June 😇
Nice! This is massive. You would be turning 2 years! And your presence is highly felt by everyone on the chain most especially on me.
I am glad to have you as a friend on hive! 🤗🤗🤗
I am glad too to have you as hive friend 😊
happy 4 years anniversary, you are a warrior and a warrior fight till the end.. Am glad you made it on the platform and you were also able to help others!
i would be promoting this post on listnerd for more views...
respect man!
@burlarj my man! We both are warriors and have been fighting the same fight. I am glad to have your support to this very point.
Thanks so much for the promotion.. I really do appreciate 🤗
wow.. what a journey sir, now you are a role model for many people. 😊👏
Thank you brother! I appreciate your nice words.
You'r welcome sir.
Big respect for you
Omor! 4 years no be beans.
My hive story simply can't be told in a day or comment section🙂 so I will leave it for others to share.
Happy Hive Anniversary to you gifted hands
Smiles.. I would still appreciate if you still share them. Thank you very much!
It's okay
You better share now so I can learn from you 🙃🙄🙄🙄
Learner of all universe 😂
🤣🤣 Just share, Madam 😑
Happy anniversary, e all have something worthwhile celebrating for. I'm glad you've sailed the waters and have a journey to experience.
Wish you good health, better health through your life.
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Thank you so much! We do have something worth celebrating. Thanks so much for your kind words. I appreciate you.
Congratulations to you my motivator
4 years no be come chop ooo
4years child don big
It really takes a lot of consistency and hardwork to get there
More years to you on Hive
Awww. Thank you! Really appreciate the words. Hope to celebrate yours too.
Just a newbie
By God's grace am getting there
Happy 4th to you and I wish you many more Birthdays on the chain! Hive changes lives indeed! All the best!
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Yeah, it does changes life. Thank you very much for your kind words.
You are very welcome :) Cheers!
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Woow 4 years is a long time! All this transformed into experience and good things we can all learn from you!
Excellent keep it up!
Brother! Thanks for your kind words 🤗
Omo no be small thing o. Ma Gee don tey here o.
Happy 4th hive anniversary to you baba.
Lol.. you self no be small pikin for here.. you don get strong leg for ground. Thanks brother!
Lol, you are welcome baba.
Happy birthday
Thank you!
Congrats on your anniversary man💯
Thanks brother!
Happy 4 year’s anniversary 🎉🥳😁
Something to be proud of!
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Definitely something to be proud of! Thank you
You are welcome 😁
Have an awesome Thursday 👋🏻☀️
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Wow that's really a long time, congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks man!
Happy anniversary 😁
Thanks bro!
U welcome bro
Happy anniversary
Thanks man!
Happy hive anniversary
Congratulations
Thanks so much!
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Wow 4years is a lot on Hive,
Your story is an encouragement and motivation to others
When I saw happy birthday yesterday I actually thought it's the usual🎉
Hive has really helped change your status and aside from that you are a wonderful person
I'm still new to hive but when I look up to people on this platform you always come to mind
I'm so sorry 😔 about the surgery, and I'm glad hive came through for you
So many people did too as well. It's understanding.
Grateful to Hive for this!
Aww, thanks brother!
I also do the same...
I hope to see you progress and achieve great things on hive as well.
Happy 4th anniversary. It's only been a little over a year for me so I can't imagine what will change by the time 4 years are up.
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Just a little over a year, and yet you have gained so much presence on Hive.. 4 years would be so much massive brother!
4 years is a long way coming... Happy hive birthday boss, you're indeed a source of blessing to so many and also a source of inspiration. Your account inspires me alot, I usually hope one day I would also acquire something as huge as you have.
Although am still new here and have not made so much that I could showcase. But I strongly believe with time I would also be a source of inspiration to some people.
I would introduce hive to my friends because it's very educative and also a means of making money without much stress.
Happy hive birthday once again, I pray you grow bigger and bigger everyday. More blessings.
Thanks so much for this!
That's the spirit man.. if you believe it, you would achieve it.. I am sure that you would!
I may not totally agree with it because a lot of effort is required to be put in place.
Thanks so much Man!
Happy Hivaversary @startstrings01
Thank you!
Congratulations for 4 years of your nest chairman, of course this has been a very long time for you, from the beginning you did not believe in crypto money until now he has helped all, your friend has made a big change in you by inviting you to be here.
I myself have been in hive for about 5 months of course this is not too long, but some time ago hive has helped me when I was in need of money for my needs, although previously I didn't want to sell it first, but there was no other step can i do
due to limited information in my area, and I'm also new here myself, I've invited several people to join the hive but they are still unsure about what's paid here maybe they see that I haven't seen any changes myself, I will continue to invite them because someone's sustenance is not anybody know
There is nothing wrong in doing that.. do what is important to your needs and life now.
In time, there would be a significant change in your life and you don't need to say much before others want to join hive..
Thanks for your wonderful comment.
Congratulations boss on your 4years anniversary on Hive. I can say that, it wouldn’t have been all that rosy at first and along the line but through your determination, consistency and great efforts, you’ve been able to reach this milestone and to impact that positivity in producing many of us in benefiting from this blockchain as well. You’ve done so well bro👍
It’s just my few months on Hive tho, but I must attest to the fact that Hive is one platform that has made me share ideas, to reason and dish out a valuable content, meet and interact with new persons and to cap it all, the financial aspect of it😁 looking at my growing wallet (though not much), I can’t help but just look at it and smile atleast having an extra income to myself. It’s really an opportunity for me.
It has helped me in having those I looked up to and gave me that edge that I can make a big win if I put in use all that I’m learning from them. You @starstrings01 inclusive. Thanks for dishing out value-packed contents.
I would recommend Hive to as many people that are ready to grow in life, even in their writing skill and having a great people to model their life after.
Congratulations once again big man🎉 you have done really great by not limiting the knowledge and opportunities to yourself alone.
Thank you very much for your wonderful comment. I really do appreciate the nice words.
HAPPY 4 YEARS HIVE ANNIVERSARY TO YOU BOSS....
WE ARE HAPPY FOR YOU...ITS YOUR HIVE BIRTHDAY...KEEP GROWING BOSS.
Happy 4 years on the Hive Blockchain brother. Cheers to many more creative years ahead.
Thanks a lot brother! I appreciate all you do.