Let’s get one thing out of the way: I definitely missed a few things during the Hive Summit in Aachen. You try live-typing while nerding out over decentralized NFTs and gin-based DAOs without frying a brain cell. So if I forgot to mention your favorite part, chill—I was oscillating between full focus and “holy crap that’s cool.”
Anyway. Let’s dive into the Saturday morning block of pure Hive-powered dopamine:
🔥Detlev Artelt: Kickoff With a Mic Drop
🤖 Andre Liesenfeld (Microsoft): Web 4.0 is Coming, and You’re Probably Not Ready
Let me summarize Andre’s talk for you: Web2 = MySpace nostalgiaWeb3 = Cool, but still trying to find its car keysWeb4 = Skynet but with vibes.
Andre hit us with some spicy truths:
Centralization builds trust. (Yup, I said it. And so did he.)
Web3 isn’t the world we live in yet, even if Hive fans really want it to be.
Web4 is where AI meets blockchain and forms a high-functioning relationship—with some deep therapy and mutual respect, of course.
Also: He used Microsoft Copilot to auto-mint NFTs on Hive. Because why not automate your art? That’s how Skynet's art gallery will look.
🎬 Damir aka @LordButterfly: Turning Hive Into a Feature Film
You ever try explaining Hive to your mom? Damir did one better—he made a movie. It’s called “Freechain”, and it’s what happens when decentralization meets storytelling. Didn’t catch the full Q&A? Watch the livestream. But let’s be real, he deserves a Netflix deal. At least a solid YouTube Premium series.
🌍 Michael Berns aka 
: Travel Blog, But Make It Blockchain
Michael took us on a trip down memory lane—literally. From Steemit Worldmap to Pinmapple to WorldMapPin to… now, Worldmappin.com, Hive’s official passport stamp collection.
Here’s why it matters:
You can curate travel stories.
Find hidden gems your travel agent doesn’t know exist.
Flex your global adventures on a blockchain map, because Instagram is so 2016.
Pro Tip: It’s a low-key way to onboard travelers into Hive without them realizing they’ve been crypto-pilled.
🧑🤝🧑 Sonia Brahmi aka 
: Plaza.lu - The Marketplace With Soul
Sonia came in swinging with her Wild West origin story. Plaza is Hive’s peer-to-peer marketplace and a subtle rebellion against Amazon, loneliness, and boring tech.
Her mission? Balance global reach with hyperlocal connections. Also: OCLT token. Because every revolution needs a currency. Check out https://plaza.lu, start a local Hive-powered community, and maybe—just maybe—talk to your neighbor again.
🔥 Panel: Blockchain Trends - Everyone’s Hot Takes
Andre: CBDCs are coming whether we like it or not. Cue Twilight Zone music.
Michael: Hive will connect people globally—without censorship. Basically, Reddit without Redditors.
Samir: More AI + More ETFs = More normies on-chain.
The takeaway? Blockchain’s alive and kicking—it just wants to be more useful than your NFT rug-pull from 2021.
Final Thoughts for This Block
This first block felt like a group therapy session for crypto nerds and a TED Talk on caffeine. We got AI, movies, travel, marketplaces, and some light existential dread about digital identity. You know, the usual Saturday.
If you’re not already on Hive, what are you even doing? And if you are on Hive—build something. Or mint a gin bottle NFT. Or both.
Just saying.
📝 Disclaimer: I probably missed a few things. It’s hard to type, listen, and have your mind blown all at once. Blame the good speakers. Not me.
🧠 Tune in tomorrow for Part 2: “Cross-Chain Chaos, Legal Hacking, and Sports on Hive (Because Why Not?)”
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