An exploration of recent downvoting patterns across the whole of the Hive blockchain.
This analysis examines 11,212 downvotes cast over the past 7 days (2025-06-20 to 2025-06-27).
Key Metrics
- Downvotes Analyzed: 11,212
- Total Downvote Value: $224.62 HBD
- Average Downvote Value: $0.020 HBD
- Largest Single Downvote: $18.06 HBD
- Unique Downvoters: 195
- Unique Authors Affected: 644
- "Last Moment" Downvotes: 40.4% (downvoted within 12h of payout)
- Reputation Reducing Downvotes: 3,555 (31.7%)
🎯 Top Downvoters
The following accounts cast the highest value of downvotes during this period:
| Rank | Account | Total Value (HBD) | Vote Count | Avg Value | Authors Affected | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @buildawhale | $53.10 | 802 | $0.066 | 206 | 91 |
| 2 | @adm | $40.47 | 114 | $0.355 | 43 | 61 |
| 3 | @themarkymark | $23.35 | 136 | $0.172 | 40 | 81 |
| 4 | @blocktrades | $18.06 | 1 | $18.060 | 1 | 80 |
| 5 | @usainvote | $16.02 | 19 | $0.843 | 14 | 67 |
| 6 | @azircon | $12.74 | 13 | $0.980 | 2 | 77 |
| 7 | @abit | $10.88 | 13 | $0.837 | 2 | 71 |
| 8 | @galenkp | $9.26 | 54 | $0.171 | 16 | 83 |
| 9 | @gengua | $3.67 | 16 | $0.229 | 5 | 62 |
| 10 | @freecompliments | $3.42 | 20 | $0.171 | 4 | 73 |
| 11 | @s4s | $3.37 | 16 | $0.211 | 2 | N/A |
| 12 | @oflyhigh | $3.08 | 12 | $0.256 | 2 | 85 |
| 13 | @erikah | $2.90 | 27 | $0.107 | 7 | 82 |
| 14 | @meritocracy | $2.67 | 36 | $0.074 | 23 | 37 |
| 15 | @thevil | $2.56 | 41 | $0.062 | 17 | 60 |
🔍 Top Downvoter Analysis
- @buildawhale cast $53.10 HBD in downvotes
- This represents 25.8% of total downvote value
- Average 0.066 HBD per downvote (vs. 0.020 HBD sample average)
- Affected 206 unique authors
🎯 Most Downvoted Authors
These authors received the highest cumulative downvotes:
| Rank | Author | Total Value (HBD) | Vote Count | Avg Value | Unique Downvoters | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @kgakakillerg | $27.95 | 117 | $0.239 | 10 | 77 |
| 2 | @zimurenli | $7.33 | 14 | $0.524 | 2 | 62 |
| 3 | @alexvan | $7.07 | 13 | $0.544 | 2 | 79 |
| 4 | @nicholas-gg | $6.48 | 10 | $0.648 | 3 | 48 |
| 5 | @kristabel123 | $6.10 | 18 | $0.339 | 3 | 59 |
| 6 | @curamax | $5.27 | 5 | $1.055 | 2 | 78 |
| 7 | @news-poster | $5.03 | 7 | $0.718 | 2 | 58 |
| 8 | @tanveer11 | $5.01 | 41 | $0.122 | 6 | 35 |
| 9 | @yumingli | $4.90 | 18 | $0.272 | 3 | 57 |
| 10 | @toobaa | $4.01 | 10 | $0.401 | 4 | 62 |
| 11 | @loading | $3.79 | 8 | $0.474 | 8 | 54 |
| 12 | @lap2022 | $3.78 | 7 | $0.540 | 1 | 60 |
| 13 | @rtonline | $3.78 | 6 | $0.629 | 6 | 77 |
| 14 | @lolzbot | $3.58 | 65 | $0.055 | 5 | 71 |
| 15 | @tlavagabond | $3.47 | 12 | $0.289 | 4 | 77 |
⏰ "Last Moment" Downvotes (Within 12h of Payout)
These significant downvotes occurred within 12 hours of post payout, potentially minimizing community awareness and ability to respond:
| Downvoter | Author | Value (HBD) | Hours Left | Post Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @blocktrades | @kgakakillerg | $18.06 | 0h | View Post |
| @buildawhale | @rtonline | $2.35 | 0h | View Post |
| @buildawhale | @loading | $2.24 | 0h | View Post |
| @buildawhale | @toobaa | $2.22 | 0h | View Post |
| @buildawhale | @yetaras | $1.68 | 0h | View Post |
| @adm | @nana30 | $1.47 | 0h | View Post |
| @themarkymark | @aubryd | $1.44 | 0h | View Post |
| @themarkymark | @rtonline | $1.39 | 0h | View Post |
| @adm | @nana30 | $1.36 | 0h | View Post |
| @azircon | @alexvan | $1.31 | 0h | View Post |
| @themarkymark | @loading | $1.26 | 0h | View Post |
| @adm | @news-poster | $1.25 | 0h | View Post |
| @themarkymark | @pele23 | $1.22 | 0h | View Post |
| @themarkymark | @pele23 | $1.22 | 0h | View Post |
| @adm | @tlavagabond | $1.20 | 0h | View Post |
📈 Analysis & Insights
Distribution Analysis
- Top 5 downvoters account for 67.2% of total downvote value
- Downvote/Upvote ratio: 0.52% (11,212 downvotes vs 2,137,010 upvotes in period)
- Average downvotes per downvoter: 57.5 (across all 195 downvoters affecting 644 authors)
🚨 Notable Patterns
- ⚠️ High concentration: Top 5 downvoters control 67.2% of downvote value
- ⏰ Timing concern: 40.4% of downvotes occurred within 12h of payout
- 🎯 Repeat targeting: All 644 downvoted authors received an average of 21.3 downvotes each
📊 About This Report
This automated analysis is generated by @ureka.stats to provide transparency into Hive's downvoting patterns. Goals include:
- Increase transparency in reward distribution mechanisms
- Identify patterns that may indicate abuse or legitimate curation
- Provide data for community discussion and governance decisions
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Report generated on 2025-06-27 21:38:24 UTC | Data period: 2025-06-20 - 2025-06-27