There have been and still are many ideas proposed by HIVE members regarding the marketing of our blockchain. Today I decided to use Chat-GPT to see what could be a good direction. This post is the results of my prompts. I believe it is a very good proposal and budget friendly.
I would like some help implementing the proposal though. I am not a dummy and am very familiar with this blockchain and its protocol. There are many gaps in my knowledge though. I would greatly appreciate any input and also folks who would like to help in this proposed marketing initiative.
Hopefully I will not get in trouble tagging the following influential folk. I just do it because I respect their expertise in these matters and would value their input. 
So here is what Chat-GPT and I came up with.
90-Day Hive Developer & Investor Growth Initiative (Budget-Constrained)
Beneficiary
To be specified (individual or multi-sig account responsible for execution)
The beneficiary will be responsible for coordinating contributors, publishing updates, and maintaining transparency.
Proposal Duration
90 days
Daily HBD Requested
27.78 HBD / day
Total requested ≈ 2,500 HBD over 90 days
(Unused funds will be disclosed and returned or rolled forward per DAO norms.)
Total Requested
≈ 2,500 HBD
Summary
This proposal funds a 90-day, low-budget growth initiative for the Hive blockchain focused on:
• Improving developer onboarding
• Driving real application deployment
• Increasing investor credibility through metrics and reporting
The initiative avoids paid advertising and instead leverages:
• Open-source tooling
• Community coordination
• HP delegation
• Transparent reporting
The goal is measurable execution, not marketing hype.
Problem Statement
Hive has:
• Proven infrastructure
• Real users
• Production applications
However, Hive continues to suffer from:
• Fragmented developer onboarding
• Inconsistent external messaging
• Lack of consolidated, investor-grade reporting
As a result, Hive is often overlooked by developers and investors, despite its strengths.
This proposal addresses those gaps efficiently and transparently.
Objectives
Developer-Focused Objectives
• Reduce onboarding time to <30 minutes
• Deliver 3 reusable app templates
• Ship 5–10 new functional Hive-based apps
Investor-Focused Objectives
• Publish a Hive Network Report
• Maintain a public metrics dashboard
• Generate qualified, non-hype investor interest
Scope of Work
Phase 1 — Foundation (Days 1–30)
• Lock unified developer & investor narratives
• Improve Hive on-boarding documentation
• Publish starter repositories
• Create a public metrics dashboard
Phase 2 — Proof & Outreach (Days 31–60)
• Run a “Ship on Hive” developer sprint
• Support builders with mentoring and visibility
• Publish app demos and testimonials
• Begin quiet investor outreach using metrics and demos
Phase 3 — Amplification (Days 61–90)
• Launch regional ambassadors (3 regions)
• Shift messaging to an apps-first approach
• Publish the Hive Network Report
• Conduct a public review and retrospective
Budget Breakdown
Category Amounts (HBD)
Developer micro-grants=1,000
Design & report polish=500
Regional ambassadors=500
Tools & hosting=250
Contingency=250
Total=2,500
Cost-minimization measures
- Use HP delegation instead of cash where possible
- Volunteer contributors prioritized
- No paid advertising
Deliverables
By Day 90, the following will be delivered publicly:
• ✅ Hive developer quickstart documentation
• ✅ 3 open-source Hive app templates
• ✅ Public metrics dashboard
• ✅ Completed developer sprint with shipped apps
• ✅ App case studies and demos
• ✅ Hive Network Report (PDF)
• ✅ Final transparency and performance report
Reporting & Accountability
- Weekly public progress updates posted on Hive
- Public budget tracking
- Metrics and repositories kept open-source
- Final retrospective including:
- Successes
- Failures
- Recommendations
- Failure to report may result in proposal termination per Hive DAO expectations.
Risk & Mitigation
Risk: Low participation
Mitigation: Developer sprint + visible incentives
Risk: Limited investor engagement
Mitigation: Focus on metrics and shipped apps, not speculation
Risk: Budget inefficiency
Mitigation: Small tranches, public accounting, delegation-first approach
Conclusion
Hive does not need aggressive marketing or speculative narratives. It needs coordination, proof, and consistency.
This proposal delivers:
• Clear scope
• Small budget
• Fixed timeline
• Measurable outcomes
If successful, the DAO may choose to renew or scale the initiative.
Voting Options
• ✅ Approve
• ❌ Reject
• 🔄 Request revisions
Appendix A — Weekly Task Timeline (90 Days)
Week 1 — Messaging & Coordination
- Finalize developer narrative
- Finalize investor narrative
- Assign task owners
- Publish execution plan
Week 2 — Developer Onboarding
- Improve quickstart docs
- Validate onboarding with new devs
- Document Hive Keychain flow
Week 3 — App Templates
- Publish social app template
- Publish game backend template
- Publish DAO/voting template
Week 4 — Metrics Infrastructure
- Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Build public metrics dashboard
- Draft Network Report outline
Week 5 — Developer Sprint Launch
- Announce “Ship on Hive”
- Open support channels
- Begin builder onboarding
Week 6 — Sprint Support
- Daily builder support
- Public progress updates
- Identify standout projects
Week 7 — Sprint Wrap-Up
- Demo day
- Distribute micro-grants
- Publish sprint recap
Week 8 — Investor Narrative
- Publish investor-focused posts
- Prepare briefing deck
- Begin quiet outreach
Week 9 — Regional Ambassadors
Select 3 regions
Onboard ambassadors
Translate key docs
Week 10 — Apps-First Promotion
- Publish app case studies
- Launch “Built on Hive” badge
- App-led landing page
Week 11 — Network Report Finalization
- Finalize metrics
- Design & polish report
- Prepare release content
Week 12 — Public Release & Review
Publish Hive Network Report
AMA or community review
Final transparency report
Recommendations for next phase
I encourage anyone interested in this proposed project to share your thoughts in the comments. I can also be reached by direct message on DISCORD: .sgtdan is my username. I also have a Discord server: https://discord.gg/j6v9bJrfdS
Thank you for your interest, and I look forward to hearing from ya'll. Have a great holiday season.