I finally did it and succeeded to join the 50k Hive Power holders club on the Hive blockchain. And it was quite a lengthy journey, with challenges, but also accomplishments and a rainbow at the end of it. I’ve been around the Hive blockchain for quite a while now since 2017, back when the ecosystem and also the crypto space itself was way in the earlier days. Over the years, I’ve seen the ups and downs, the forks, the changes, the challenges, the debates and the growth. Today feels like a personal milestone worth sharing as I’ve officially crossed 50,000 Hive Power (HP) staked. And I don't intend to stop anytime soon as my goal is to reach at least Orca level (I need at least 56k Hive Power for that, if not more as I didn't do any additional calculation based on more recent numbers).
My journey into crypto started in 2017 when I've built a rig and started mining Ethereum. That was quite lucrative, but in the same time it was 99.99% passive. The crypto space was in a bull run and there was hype everywhere. So in those times I was expanding my crypto knowledge and adhering to different blockchain projects. And of them was Hive blockchain, a platform where you can blog and share the passion about anything in general and in my case crypto and finance in special. I started knowing different great people which today can be called Legends on Hive and through their support and guidance I've grown as well. And with all the turbulence around me, with all the mistakes and lessons learned that I've experienced, I am still here because of the inner values of this ecosystem and its purpose embedded in the code (yes, code and not people as those tend to do mistakes and even go into politics). And along the way, I've invested and grabbed Hive left and right and simply staked it until I got today to a BIG AND BEAUTIFULL NUMBER OF 50K (even better than the Big Beautiful Bill 😀).
One of the coolest things about Hive is that it’s a community driven blockchain. Unlike traditional platforms where decisions come from the top down, Hive’s governance is decentralized. Even if you might not have big power on your own, when more people unite they can drive change and influence the future of this ecosystem. By staking Hive into Hive Power, I get to cast votes for witnesses, DHF proposals and also participate in decision making that impacts everyone on the platform. Crossing 50k HP feels like stepping into a bigger league and I hope my voice will carry more weight when it comes to these governance choices. This way I can support projects that I like and believe in. And since I’ve been here since 2017, it feels good to know my involvement has grown along with the chain itself.
One of the most exciting parts of having more Hive Power is the influence it brings on content curation. Every time I upvote a post or comment, my HP determines how much that upvote is worth in rewards. With 50k HP, my votes now have a much stronger impact, which means I can really support creators I enjoy reading or watching. This is a win-win as creators get bigger rewards when I upvote them, but also I earn a share of the curation rewards for supporting good content. It feels like being both a reader and an owner in the same time. On top of that voting Witnesses and DHF proposals is where power is shown and where one can drive funds to the right projects.
Staking Hive into Hive Power isn’t just about power and governance, but it is also about rewards that build up steadily. Every day, I’m earning curation rewards from my voting activity and also benefitting from the overall inflation distribution on the network (~3.03 - 13%). The more Hive Power I hold, the more those rewards accumulate, which makes it easier to keep compounding my stake over time. Reaching 50k HP didn’t happen overnight and it was years of powering up, reinvesting rewards and being somehow consistent. That’s one of the things I like about Hive: it rewards patience and active participation. It remains just the price to catch up with it 😃 and everything should be good and played out as planned.
Crossing the 50k HP mark feels like joining a new club on Hive, a group of people who’ve shown long-term commitment to this blockchain. For me, it’s more than just a round number. It’s a sign of how far I’ve come since first joining it in 2017. It’s proof that daily actions like posting, curating, staking, all really do add up.
If you’re just getting started on Hive, my advice is simple: don’t underestimate Hive Power. Even small amounts staked today can grow into something meaningful over time. Being present, active, creating content and curating periodically are the things that will push you forward and get you to the desired destination.
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Congrats to this nice milestone!!
Onto the 100K one!
Thanks... wouldn't mind to be the king of the hill one day... 😆 Even if I need to win some battles and wars around 😂
This is a very big milestone.. Congratulations... May you achieve 100K+ HP quickly.. Cheers
Thank you and 100k seams a sea distance away.
I would be glad it I get to 60k to get Orca status...
Congratulations!
Thanks, feel it to be quite a big target.
I 100% agree! Your consistant work on it showed results! You acan be proud of it! Not many Hivians reach that! Rock on!
😲👏🏻 Wow, Congratulations! 50.000 HP is a huge stake and a Proof of Work only a few Schiebedach so far. Well done! Soon you will join Orcas.
I am working on 15.000 HP right now and the achieving triple Dolphin status which is about 18k HP.
Thank you and quite a journey to get here. Glad to see you aiming for 15k and wish you to get there soon. All the best!
Thanks 🤝🏻
Congratulations, that is a mile stone.
I will be there by the end of the years.
That exactly how I feel about the Hive blockchain and I hope things will not change and this ecosystem will evolve for the better. There is only one path: forward!
yes that is true and a great way to bloom here and cheer others.
Show them! Welcome to the Hive 🐳 Club!
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Much appreciated, will do. Staking never stops and even if it will not happen ove rnight, still have big plans to grow.
King status! well done bro
I appreciate it, thanks!
Congrats, next is 100K
Thanks, and that would me an amazing goal to set. I've learned to moderate myself in crypto expectations, but setting goals doesn't stop anyone.
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congratulations on achieving 50k HP
A huge congratulations for breaking through 50k HP
The curation system of Hive is something that I always ponder about, support others but also growing your stake at the same time? Congrats on the milestone, the compounded growth continues :)
Congratulations! What a HUGE milestone!
¡Wow!! Congratulations @behiver on your 50k HP, it's a great achievement, bro. That's awesome 👏. Wishing you much success and on to the next level, 100k. Greetings from Cuba 🇨🇺😉🤝.
It's a big milestone. Congratulations
Congrats
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Congrats on your achievement, @behiver!
Congrats for this amazing milestone!