I was reading an interesting comment section of a post by @Taskmaster and someone highlighted how some of us have become complacent (paraphrase), perhaps because we have become too comfortable with being Big names on Hive, forgetting the bigger picture. The statement struck me and definitely got me thinking.

While the Hive chain has potential and would no doubt continue to grow, we have by no means arrived as far as development is concerned. Hive is still very much a lightweight when you mention the biggest crypto projects/tokens in the World despite having one of the most profound use cases.

Therefore there is absolutely no room to accommodate complacency, or the feeling that we have arrived. As the user was trying to point out, there a need for activity on the chain and a sustenance of engagement from those who have benefited from the platform. I could put this in my own words as 'doing our bit to grow the chain'.

Too often we make this mistake, and sometimes even deliberately. Monopolists are scared to compete in free and fair markets and would rather be dominant in the locations where they wield unfair influence. But this kind of behavior favors only the monopolists (at least in the short term) and ultimately leads to a narrowing down of the market and eventual collapse.

Monopoly power destroys the chance at something beautiful, which is a shared opportunity at collective growth. This is basic, fundamental economics but it doesn't quite change the fact that many people would rather not compete.

The comment made me realize something, and that is we must consider the wider crypto chain when considering growth in order to properly conceptualize how far we have come. A good number of us do this at an individual level, for instance based on the value of our diversified crypto portfolio.

Thinking in terms of community is also very important to measure growth. No one wants to hold stacks of a worthless token, and it will take the collective collaboration of community to keep propping us forward.

Luckily, we have seen some really good synergy in terms of collaboration within the Hive chain. From Hive communities to Leofinance, we keep seeing the effects of having everyone work in tandem with a desire for growth.

Conclusion

Yes, no one wants to be a Sardine in an Ocean full of Bigger Animals. Yet, fear shouldn't hinder the desire for growth. Community has gotten Hive thus far, and will be what takes it to the next level.