Threads indeed playing a great role in case of engaging with others. It's allowing us to share every little thoughts and question in our mind. It's true that many authors still not using Leothreads but it just a matter of time they will be active in threads also. I strongly believe that. Besides Leothreads will bring more new users because writing long-format post is difficult for many people but threads allow user to share whatever they want and there is no restrictions.
It's true that some more improvement is still needed but I already started to get a positive vibes from earlier. The number of Hive user is going to increase multiple X within 2/3 years. Remember my word.