Empowering Hive: Why @good-karma Deserves Your Witness Vote on Ecency.

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willythewhale488.2710 months ago5 min read

Hey, Ecencials! Willy here again with another insightful post from the City of Ecency. If it were just you guys, I wouldn't need to write this article because you're well aware that Ecency is a crucial pillar in the Hive ecosystem. However, for the benefit of other Hive users, allow me to share some thoughts on why Ecency's Hive witness, @good-karma, deserves your vote.

Image was sourced from the ecency discord server assets and credit goes to @germanandradeg

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First and foremost, what does it mean to be a Hive Witness?

Hive Witnesses play a crucial role in the blockchain ecosystem by operating consensus servers, commonly referred to as nodes. These nodes serve as the backbone of the blockchain, collectively ensuring the integrity and reliability of the entire network. The term "consensus" highlights the collaborative effort among these Witnesses to validate and agree upon transactions, ultimately maintaining the accuracy and security of the blockchain ledger. Their responsibility extends beyond mere validation, encompassing the task of upholding the correct behavior of the blockchain, thus contributing to the overall stability and functionality of the decentralized platform.

In addition to their role in validating transactions and maintaining the blockchain's integrity, Hive Witnesses actively participate in making consensus decisions that shape the future development of the Hive platform. These decisions can involve protocol upgrades, new features, and improvements to the overall functionality of the blockchain. By engaging in collaborative decision-making processes, Witnesses contribute to the evolution and innovation of Hive, ensuring that it remains a dynamic and responsive decentralized ecosystem. This active involvement in governance highlights their impact not only on the present state of the blockchain but also on its ongoing development and adaptability to emerging challenges and opportunities.

Every user account has the ability to cast votes for up to 30 witnesses on the Hive blockchain. The weight of each vote is determined by the amount of Hive Power held by the account. In essence, the more Hive Power a user possesses, the greater influence their vote carries when selecting witnesses. This proportional system ensures that users with more significant stakes in the platform have a more substantial impact on the governance and decision-making processes associated with Hive Witnesses.

Why vote for @good-karma:

To be a Hive Witness, you need to be someone with a proven track record, someone who can show they have what it takes to do the job and move the Hive Blockchain forward. Ecency, is a great example of this. Leading a team to create a strong and robust front end shows the kind of leadership needed to progress the Hive ecosystem. In my one-month experience with Ecency, I've seen a continuous effort for improvement and development, with new features popping up nearly every month.

Additionally, in Ecency Proposal 283, you'll find numerous excellent ideas and features that Ecency has already implemented or plans to add for the improvement of the Hive Ecosystem. What particularly impresses me is the seamless experience I have with Hive through the Ecency App, encompassing notification systems, bookmarks, and the highly coveted Ecency points. I believe the future of Hive can also be as seamless as the Ecency app with @good-karma as a Hive witness with a larger stake votes.

What makes me confident in his suitability as a witness is in the skill he and his team has displayed in building a lively community on Ecency Waves (the microblogging platform). If all of Hive had the same energy as Waves, I think Hive would be a better and more inviting place for everyone.

If those reasons didn't convince you, here's an interesting one. My mentor, @melinda010100, has significantly influenced the journeys of many Hivians. And guess what? Voting for @good-karma means voting for @melinda010100. That alone should be reason enough to shoot @good-karma from the seventh spot to the top of the Hive witness list instantly. You know what they say, awesome people associate with awesome people. While I don't personally know the man, except for a few interactions regarding a minor issue with the notification system of the Ecency Spinner Game, he promptly and politely addressed my concerns. There seems to be a lot of kind-hearted officials on the Ecency platform ready and willing to be of service. I suppose @good-karma just knows how to assemble the right team for the job.

With that said, here's a link to vote for Ecency, the future of Hive, and @good-karma as a HIVE witness.

hivesigner.com/sign

Before you go, could you please be a dear and do me this small favor?

Would you mind taking a moment to read and support Proposal 283? Ecency is playing a significant role in enhancing the Hive ecosystem, and all they require to advance further is your vote. I would greatly appreciate it if you could do me this kind favor.

https://ecency.com/proposals/283

How to Vote:

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Let's join hands to support Ecency, vote for @good-karma and uphold the spirit of innovation and community on Hive. Your vote makes a significant impact in shaping the future of this platform.

Thank you so much for voting for the betterment of the hive ecosystem.