Hive Journey | We are Dolphin

Hello #Hive ❤️

Wow. Just wow. If someone had told us back in 2017 that we would be standing here today, writing this message with so much love, gratitude, and excitement, we probably would have laughed in disbelief. Yet, here we are, looking back on a rollercoaster journey that has been nothing short of extraordinary.

We still remember those early days like they were yesterday. It was late 2017 when we first heard whispers about #Hive (back then, its previous form). A platform where you could not only share your thoughts, ideas, and creativity with the world but also get rewarded in #crypto? It sounded too good to be true! We were intrigued but also skeptical. Could something like this really exist? Could regular people like us truly be part of a #decentralized, #blockchain powered ecosystem?

Curiosity got the best of us, and without hesitation, we took the plunge. The moment we registered, it felt like stepping into an entirely new universe. With excitement and a little nervousness, we posted our very first short video. And then... BOOM! The unimaginable happened. We received upvotes worth approximately $70! Our jaws hit the floor. We couldn’t believe what we were seeing. Was this real? Had we just discovered something revolutionary? Instantly, our minds began racing with #ideas and opportunities. This was it. We were in. We were part of something bigger than ourselves, something that had the potential to change lives.

But let’s be honest—our journey hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows. Life threw some curveballs at us. There were times when things got tough, when our personal lives turned upside down, when our focus drifted elsewhere. There were moments when we felt lost, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the #future. But no matter how chaotic things became, Hive remained our escape. It was a sanctuary, a place where we could be ourselves, express our #creativity, and connect with like-minded individuals.

Then came 2022—a year of transformation. For the first time ever, @artakush and @minigunner attended @Hivefest together. It was a monumental moment for us. Art had already experienced Steemfest before, but this time, we were there as Team CBRS, standing shoulder to shoulder, ready to share our vision with the #community. We stood in front of a passionate audience and poured our hearts out about our mission—to promote Hive and its incredible projects, to push boundaries, to help this ecosystem grow and thrive.

And now, look at us! Standing tall with all of you, celebrating another major milestone. Hive has become a massive part of our lives, an irreplaceable part of our journey. To everyone who has supported us, believed in us, and stood by our side—we cannot thank you enough. Your encouragement, your engagement, your unwavering belief in what we do—it means the world to us. Sure, we’ve had our disagreements here and there, and there were times we saw things differently, but in the end, we always found common ground because our love for Hive unites us.

Today, we celebrate a huge personal achievement. After years of dedication, passion, and persistence, we have finally reached #Dolphin level! Some might see this as just another step, a small achievement in the grand scheme of things. But to us? This is EVERYTHING. It represents years of hard work, countless hours spent engaging with the community, creating #content, supporting fellow Hivers, and continuously striving to be better. This milestone is proof that every effort, no matter how small, adds up over time.

From the bottom of our hearts—THANK YOU! Thank you for being part of this adventure, thank you for the laughter, the lessons, the friendships, and the opportunities. This is only the beginning, and we can’t wait to see where this incredible journey takes us next.

With all our love,
Team ColdBeetrootSoup ❤️