Long Story Short (aka: TL;DR): I went full mental (again) and powered up 251 HIVE on Power Up Day instead of 250, because… why stop at “round and sensible” when you can overshoot like a caffeinated squirrel? In this post, I’ll explain what Hive Power Up Day is, why it actually matters (hint: it makes you earn more while supporting the blockchain), and why you definitely should vote for my witness @botlord because decentralization needs some chaos… and my bot is the good kind of chaos (like in my head!).
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Alright, Dear Hivers, it’s that time of the month again!
Picture this: it’s October 1st, the sacred monthly ritual we Hive weirdos celebrate: Hive Power Up Day (HPUD). And there I was, standing at the edge of reason, finger hovering over the “Power Up” button, ready to sacrifice some liquid HIVE to the gods of influence and curation.
I could’ve gone for a neat, regular-people-friendly 250 HIVE. But nope. Not me. Not today.
I smashed that button for 251 HIVE.
Why? Two reasons: 1. I have a still undiagnosed and untreated mental disorder that refuses to let me leave numbers clean and tidy. 2. Because going the extra mile just is my thing. While you’re all playing checkers, I’m over here playing chess… badly… but with more pieces.
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What the heck is Hive Power Up Day?
For the uninitiated, you poor summer children, HPUD is a monthly event where Hive users flex their commitment by powering up at least 10 HIVE. Do that on the 1st of the month, and you get this shiny little HiveBuzz badge that says, “Yeah, I’m not just here for the memes.”
But HPUD isn’t just about digital stickers (though, admit it, we all love them). It’s about building influence on the blockchain. More Hive Power = • Bigger upvotes. Your vote literally becomes worth more, which means you can support creators and earn better curation rewards. • More say in governance. You get more voting weight for witnesses (more on these magical blockchain janitors below). • Compounding returns. The more HP you have, the more you earn over time, it’s like planting a money tree that grows in the blockchain’s backyard.
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The badge addiction is real
If you’ve been around Hive long enough, you know the secret sauce: it’s not just the content, it’s the gamification. We’ll do almost anything for that little badge on our HiveBuzz profile. It’s basically Pokémon for adults, gotta collect ’em all, and in this case, they even pay dividends, or better, delegations.
So yeah, I got the badge. Again. It’s not just bling, it’s proof I’m in this for the long haul. And because I powered up 251 HIVE, I’m clearly in it for the long-long haul… or I just like odd numbers.
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Witnesses: the unsung heroes (and why you should vote for mine)
Now, let’s talk about the people keeping the lights on in this decentralized party: witnesses.
Think of witnesses as the blockchain’s electricians, janitors, and sometimes fire-fighters. They: • Keep the network running and secure. • Validate blocks so your posts, votes, and tips actually get recorded. • Make governance decisions that affect Hive’s future.
Without witnesses, Hive would be like a rock festival without toilets, chaotic, unsustainable, and a bit smelly most probably.
That’s why you should use your Hive Power to vote for witnesses you trust. And guess what? I’ve got a witness for you: @botlord.
@botlord is like that one roadie at the concert who makes sure the amps don’t blow up but also sneaks in some extra lasers for fun. Solid, reliable, and with just enough flair to keep things interesting. Seriously, go vote for it -> https://peakd.com/witnesses or on Ecency: https://ecency.com/witnesses . Don’t be that person who skips voting and then complains about stuff later.
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Embrace your inner oddball
Look, I could’ve done the sensible thing. I could’ve hit that tidy 250 HIVE and called it a day. But the world is built by the people who go one step further. Sometimes that extra step looks like 1 extra HIVE, sometimes it looks like voting for witnesses who keep this place alive.
So here’s to the oddballs, the power-uppers, the badge collectors, and the people who still believe that decentralized social media isn’t just the future, it’s the present.
Power up. Vote for witnesses (Really! Do it now!). And for the love of decentralization, don’t let your HIVE just sit there like a lazy cat.
Now go vote for @botlord. Because if we’re going to build a better Hive, we might as well do it with a bot named like a comic book villain.
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