@Alther 21 May 2025 more from that month

One Step Closer: The Difference between Hive and Publish0x, Why Hive Looks Strange? Amidst the hustle and bustle of Web3 platforms that promise freedom of expression and monetization of works, two names stand out: Hive and Publish0x. Both offer rewards for writing, both claim to be blockchain-based, but in reality... their differences are like heaven and earth. Or rather, like a full wallet and an empty wallet. **Let's start with Pu 9blish0x**. 5,6t aIt may not be as flashy as Hive in its claims of decentralization, but that's where it excels: it's consistent, simple, and fair. Imagine, an old account-which may have been inactive for years-can still make money just because its posts are read and appreciated by new readers. There's no reputation drama, no shadowy judges, and no manipulable voting system. Only the content speaks. **And what about Hive?** Ah, Hive. A platform that says "strong community", but feels like an exclusive club that only wants to embrace its own members. On Hive, posts from older accounts will be drowned out and forgotten, as the system relies entirely on voting and absurd "social influence". Don't dream of getting rewards if you don't actively worship powerful users or curry favor with certain communities. Even high-quality posts can go unrewarded-because who cares, you're a nobody on Hive. **What a contrast.** In Publish0x, the system supports the continuity of writing. Old writing is still alive, still producing. Whereas at Hive, the system is like a night market: those who come late, go home empty-handed. Ironically, Hive often boasts a "*decentralized reward system*", even though what happens is the centralization of power in the hands of the "whales". Hive is not just a weird community. It's a social experiment turned reputation pyramid. If you're not part of the inner circle, then you're just a spectator. You can shout as loudly as you want with your writing, but if there's no applause from important people, your voice disappears among other mediocre posts that are supported by powerful friends. **Publish0x puts readers first. Hive prioritizes social networks.** The question is: which platform really values content? Which one values writers, not just popularity? And the answer, perhaps, is obvious. -===-