"This blockchain has an insane amount of development relative to the size of its market cap. An insane amount of usage as well."
I completely agree with you that Hive has insane potential. However, being a blockchain-based platform, Hive requires a transitional period for users to adapt to the new technology. It can be daunting for some users to make the shift from the familiar Web 2.0 to the more decentralized and secure (read complex) blockchain technology.
To put it bluntly, I think Hive needs more centralized applications that will take care of UX and onboarding processes. On contrary, what I've learned so far is that money and incentives change how people behave, making it harder for the app to function as a soc media.
This is by far the biggest issue I can see.
What I'm hoping to see is businesses accepting HBD as a form of payment . Although our target audience isn't exactly crypto-savvy, we believe that pushing the narrative forward will make a difference in the long run.