By coldbeetrootsoup on Skatehive
[](https://3speak.tv/watch?v=coldbeetrootsoup/0aa714bf) ▶️ Watch on 3Speak Hello Hive ❤️ In this extra-long and candid episode we welcomed back @Starkerz, one of the most experienced builders on Hive. We dove deep into his journey from mechanical engineering and oil & gas project management into #Bitcoin, then Steem -> Hive, and eventually co-founding @threespeak together with @teycallmedan. The conversation covered why Hive remains special (no ICO, no pre-mine, no CEO, true parallel economy potential when combined with Bitcoin + Monero + HBD), the birth and rocky road of #3speak, recent frontend/backend improvements that finally brought upload speed and reliability back, and exciting upcoming tech like client-side encrypted messaging, one-click website archiving to Hive, contactless HBD airdrops via phones, and easy onboarding features. A big part of the talk focused on Hive's current challenges: persistently high #inflation (9–12%+ instead of the scheduled ~5%), massive DHF spending