Hive's Future: a discussion with Blocktrades on DHF, Smart Contracts, Growth, and More

Hive, Today we'd like to bring you a brand new live show called Hive Thrive.

Blocktrades Joins the Hive Thrive Community Podcast!

The Hive Thrive Community Hour is a weekly show hosted in Hive Discord. The first episode featured a powerhouse guest: Blocktrades, one of the Hive community's biggest whales and core developers. Blocktrades spends millions of dollars on Hive software development. He answered questions from the community for a couple of hours on March 4th, 2025.

This exclusive interview dives deep into:

• The DHF (Decentralized Hive Fund) — How it works, the challenges, and the funding process.
• Blocktrades' Influence — How is the BT vote a "sledgehammer," and what does he think about the balance of governance?
• Layer 2Smart Contracts on Hive — When are they coming, and how will they work?
• Hive’s Growth & Scalability — The biggest hurdles and how we push forward.
• Decentralization vs. Efficiency — Can Hive have both leadership and community-driven decision-making?
• Project Transparency — Why do some DHF-funded projects not report back, and how can we fix it?
• What’s Next for Hive? Insights into future updates, scalability improvements, and governance changes.

If you're a Hive user, developer, or investor, this episode is a must-watch! Get an inside look at where Hive is heading and how you can get involved in shaping its future.

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Credits:

• Hive Thrive hosts @shadowspub and @buttcoins
• Mixmaster @ecoinstant (audio engineer)
• The mighty @Bookerman as editor