Hello Hive ❤️
Welcome back no another CBRS #podcast episode! We’re pumped to share the latest news from the Hive Blockchain, including some big news about The Dapp List, Hive Echo’s incredible growth, and cool updates like Hive Keychain’s new feature. Let’s dive in!
Wrapping Up The Dapplist Initiative
We’ve been running #TheDappList initiative to spotlight awesome Hive dApps, but we’re winding it down. We sent out 10 invites to new dapps to join the dapplist, but only two responded with three dapps total, and we’re still waiting on one more (shoutout to @worldmappin for being busy!). Going forward, we won’t do weekly dapplist pushes, but we’ll remind everyone now and then to check it out and vote for their favorite dapps.
We’ve loved helping dapps get noticed, but it’s time for them to take the reins. For example, @dlux-io added their dapp themselves, and we were like, “Nice job, let’s promote you!” Dapps can now do their own giveaways or promotions to get more votes on the dapplist. It’s all about the community supporting each other, and we’re excited to see where it goes!
Hive Echo Breaks Records!
@Hive-Echo is our pride and joy! A shining light in the Hive community. It’s like the Hive Army, bringing people together to support Hive projects on X and soon other Web2 Socials. This week, we ran an “Out of the Box” Call to Action (CTA) to boost @Keychain’s latest update. The response was unreal! The post on Hive got 278 comments, with around 150–170 directly tied to the CTA! The post on X looked amazing, packed with likes (207), reblogs (159), and 154 comments. It’s not just random “good morning” spam like you see elsewhere; these are real, meaningful comments from Hiveans showing love for Hive Keychain, an app we all use daily.
Our main @Hive-Echo CTA also smashed records with 263 comments, way up from the previous high of 219. The engagement was off the charts, with Hiveans helping each other out, explaining things, and building community. We saw tons of smaller accounts that had 50 likes and 15 reposts on X making a big impact. Huge shoutouts to @ruhlar, @funshee, @neysco, @gwajnberg, @emreal, @abdul-qudus, @finpulse, @merit.ahama, @extrarice, @nkemakonam89, @lecia89, @palabras1, @rukkie, @ibbtammy, and @uyobong for reaching amazing numbers! Keep liking and sharing Hive posts on X to keep our community tight and visible.
One tip: if you notice your X feed filling up with non-Hive stuff (like Trump or Hunter Biden memes), it’s because the algorithm picks up what you like or have been looking at foe some time. Stick to liking Hive-related posts to keep your feed focused on our community.
Hive Keychain’s Game-Changing Update
Hive @Keychain just dropped a killer update we’ve been asking for forever: Keyless mode! This lets multiple people log into Hive on the same device, like a shared computer in a school or library. We first pitched this idea years ago during our @CBRSphilanthropy project in Venezuela, where students needed to use one computer. Now it’s real! This opens up so many possibilities. Shops could set up a tablet for customers to sign up for Hive accounts, get cashback, or write reviews. Imagine walking into a store, signing up on their screen, and getting 20% back with Hive. So cool!
First Hive BNB in Egypt
We’re thrilled to announce the first #HiveBNB in Cairo, Egypt! It’s like Airbnb, but you can pay with HIVE, HBD, or BTC. We recently onboarded an Egyptian friend @desert-husky to make this happen, and it’s a huge step for Hive adoption. Soon, it’ll be on #spendHBD Map, so you can book a stay in Cairo using crypto. If you’re planning a trip to Egypt, check it out!
Splinterlands Community Shines
The @Splinterlands community never fails to impress. We ran into a small glitch where moving up a rank (like Silver III to Silver II) didn’t show the usual chest rewards. Someone in the community jumped in within 10 seconds to help, suggesting a hard reset (Ctrl+Shift+R). It didn’t fully fix it, but the support was instant and awesome. That’s the #Splinterlands community for you—always ready to help!
Hive Debit on iPhone
Great news for iPhone users: @HiveDebit is now programmable on iOS, joining Android. This was a long-awaited feature, and we’re stoked it’s finally here for everyone to use.
Upcoming Events to Check Out
Mark your calendars for these Hive and crypto events:
- NFTopia (August 16–17): An online event, so anyone can join from their phone or computer.
- Crypto Latin Fest 2025 (August 21–22): Happening in South America, perfect for Latin American Hiveans.
- Hive Summit Aachen (August 22–24): In Europe, with external speakers and a screening of the #Freechain movie. Meet Hiveans, learn about dapp updates, and have fun!
Polana Network and Crypto Talks
We’re planning an epic X Spaces session with our friend Boy, a crypto genius who built the Polana Network (check out Polana_Network on X). He’s been in the game since EOS and Steemit days. We’re inviting @Starkerz and @TheyCallMeDan to join the chat, diving deep into Hive, Solana, Polkadot, and the crypto world. It’ll be a blast, so stay tuned for details!
VSC Giveaway and More
@VSC.Network is hosting a cool giveaway: connect to #Altera with an EVM wallet like Metamask, share a screenshot with your address, and get some HIVE. Don’t forget to deposit HBD for resource credits to make transactions on Altera.
Also, we’re pushing for more businesses accepting HBD to join BTCMap.org. It’s a win-win: they promote themselves, and Hive gets more exposure. If you know a local business accepting HBD like a hairdresser or Airbnb-style host, get them onboarded on BTC Map!
Lot's of stuff happening
This week was packed with action like @Hive-Echo’s record-breaking engagement, Hive @Keychain’s keyless mode, the first #HiveBNB, and more. We’re also working on a list of crypto podcasts to spread the word about Hive, with @Starkerz and @TheyCallMeDan leading the charge.
Thanks for tuning in, Hiveans! Check out the dapplist, support Hive Keychain, and join us for the upcoming events. See you next week for more Hive awesomeness!
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