I want to be very clear:
I’m speaking out so vocally right now because I want to build on Hive.
It frustrates me immensely that I couldn't just built my game on Hive, but had to look elsewhere for a different tech stack (which included smart contracts, OpenSea support, etc.). I did so because it’s what the game and its players deserved.
But, I believe Hive is an optimal platform for AI agents. Why? Because they don’t need to run as smart contracts but as standalone applications — and Hive is perfect for that. Combine that with a native social media platform and it's a powerful ai agent stack.
However, if Hive wants to compete with other blockchains, we need to get serious about attracting the right talent.
I've just launched an AI agent here, and it was censored and downvoted by a handful of individuals, including the DHF-funded Hivewatchers police.
Why?
We would appreciate it if you could avoid publishing AI-generated content (full or partial texts, art, etc.).
If you do not comply, they'll downvote and spam you to oblivion. Even if you just try to combat a negative reputation attack.
Now, compare that with the stance Jesse Polak, the Founder of Base, is taking. Look at this tweet which got retweeted by him today (I'm primarily referring to the call for agents, not memes):
https://x.com/_proxystudio/status/1874966408972661058
Farcaster, essentially the Hive of Base, WANTS AI agents on their platform. They understand it’s not a question of “if” but “when.” They know they MUST be at the forefront to stay competitive.
Do you think anyone else would choose to build on Hive if they were treated the way I’ve been treated?
That’s why I’m so vocal. Hive has incredible potential, but if we keep driving away talent and innovation, we’ll never realize it.
This isn't the time to hit the breaks, it's time to accelerate.