Dude! I already knew all this but seeing it written out really solidifies it in new ways.
I don’t know why I haven’t been considering RC as a primary driver. I guess I just thought people engaging would mean more people transacting so naturally hive would be more in demand, but yes, this all tracks.
At some point, every serious Splinterlands player gets the red not enough RC banner and surrender, which drives you straight to the nearest wallet, coin purse, or sofa cushions to scrape together anything to stake.
You gotta get that two hours of progress back, ffs!
Anyway, great post, man! Always inspiring!