There’s been a lot of talk lately about the need to attract more users to the network. To achieve this, we need to make it happen. We need to take action: integrate, engage, and retain users.
Why do I like helping new members?
I like to do for others what done for me. And then there’s a phrase—a slogan—from a Portuguese sports club (Sporting Clube de Portugal) that captures this essence perfectly: “Where one goes, we all go!”
This phrase encapsulates the spirit of unity, solidarity, and collective commitment. It’s something that needs to be cultivated more within this network so that everyone can thrive.
I know there are people who have given up on helping new users get started because many of them end up drifting away. I admit that it makes me sad too, but I don’t regret having done it. Especially since there are always success stories. @dragan1957 is one of them.
His first posts caught my attention, and I decided to give him some initial suggestions to encourage him. Today, he posts very interesting content and has already managed to attract the largest curation groups.
One success story, for me, is enough to make me forget the frustrations.
I’d like to introduce four new accounts that I’ve been following and that deserve the attention of everyone who cares about newcomers.
@senses18
I have a special appreciation for people who, upon reaching retirement age, devote themselves body and soul to the internet—in this case, to Web3 through HIVE.
He joined in December 2025 and has posted on a variety of topics, with a special emphasis on electricity generation and usage, generators, solar energy, inverters, energy efficiency, and electrical safety.
In addition to his interesting posts, he engages with others through insightful comments. He deserves our attention.
@lilitome30
She joined last May, inspired by @geraldine652, and describes herself as a romantic, sensitive, and authentic person.
Her posts cover a variety of topics, with a special focus on women’s issues, though not exclusively. She is very active in her interactions, both in comments and in curating content. She deserves our attention.
@multiingeniero
He also joined last May. He posts a lot about electronic engineering and specializes in smartphone repairs. However, he also writes about hydraulic irrigation systems and technology.
I’ll just offer one suggestion: don’t always post in the same community. You have content that would be a good fit for other communities, such as Discovery-it, STEMGeeks, Homesteading, or HiveGarden (where you could share ideas for irrigation systems).
@andrealove
I started with a veteran and am ending with a 24-year-old college student. Her account was also created in May. It was a busy month for new members joining HIVE.
She’s just getting started and wants to explore HIVE with an open mind. Although she’s new, she’s already engaging well in comments and curation.
I took the liberty of identifying users who have already shown that they’re on the same page: integrating, engaging, and retaining users. @friendlymoose, @stayoutoftherz, @demotruk, @sagarkothari88, @hivetrending, and the whale @ocd — Onboarding Project.
