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How to Be a Good Actor on the Hive Blockchain

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reading some fantastic posts about the dos and don’ts of the Hive ecosystem. Topics like reward farming, reward sniping, Hive extraction, and "leeching arseholes" (yeah, some people don’t sugarcoat) have been hot discussions. These posts got me thinking: **how do I act within the Hive ecosystem?** Am I contributing to the community, or am I just an extractor? What even defines being a “bad actor”? These questions aren’t always black and white, and I want to share my honest thoughts in this post. I’ll also show you where I personally spend my Hive blogging earnings (spoiler: mostly Splinterlands). Let’s dive in, shall we? https://images.hive.blog/0x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/beaker007/23wM4MRD5JGWraj7ftc8HBzQSBZSs3PH9V4oU9q8VWFm9Xo92Vk2fZTcfN1LE1FBofrc3.png #

My Journey on Hive

My journey on hive started with Splinterlands. When I'm online within the HIVE ecosystem I spend 99% of my time within the Splinterlands community—gaming, reading posts, joining discussions, and participating in contests. Now, while I occasionally venture into other communities like LeoFinance, Cycling, or even Fascinating Insects, I just haven’t found the time (or the spark of inspiration) to blog about those topics consistently. Splinterlands takes up all my Hive time—and honestly, I love it that way. https://images.hive.blog/0x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/beaker007/23wM4MRD5JGWraj7ftc8HBzQSBZSs3PH9V4oU9q8VWFm9Xo92Vk2fZTcfN1LE1FBofrc3.png #

Good Actor vs. Bad Actor

Let’s start with the obvious: you’re often labeled a “bad actor” when you extract all your Hive earnings and don’t reinvest into the ecosystem. But being a bad actor isn’t limited to just withdrawals—it’s also about engagement. Here are a few practices I consider part of being a good actor: 1. Engage with comments: If someone takes the time to comment on your post, try to reply and build a connection. It’s not mandatory, but it’s good practice. 2. Reward meaningful interactions: Upvote comments that add value to your content or discussion. But only when they’re worth it—don’t just vote for the sake of it. For me, being on Hive isn’t just about blogging for rewards, lets be truthful it helps my motivation to continue. It’s about connecting with like-minded people, building a community and making it stronger and fun. That’s why I’ve never withdrawn any $ of my Hive earnings into fiat currency. Instead, I’ve reinvested them into things that matter to me, like Splinterlands assets. Also this comment show how also others see it: https://images.hive.blog/0x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/beaker007/23t7DLqnZhVDqscSAGjqzYNENNwAHK2Jpwn8qKGLZAEGAexD2ZgwgS3VDHKkh4TcofLbf.png Please read the complete [discussion](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@azircon/splinterlands-contest-posts-and-curation) to get the complete context but i agree on the point that azircon is making. In this case think of myself is thinking on how to increase my SPL deck 🤣. Also here in all honesty i shifted my mind a bit after some of these discussions, I will focus more on how to grow my hive awareness (HP)! ##

A Small Anecdote About My Splinterlands Journey

Small anacdore about, how I started in Splinterlands—it’s a bit of a rollercoaster. Here’s a snapshot of my fiat spending in the game: ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/beaker007/23swi6BcXfuDmoj7VpTiMQFWFoSw3875H5aTRQf5AzLHycbX1wsdTqthHZkbAQW1U7Rwv.png) As you can see, there’s one notable withdrawal. That was right at the beginning when I had no real crypto knowledge, other than the bits and pieces I’d read on the internet. I joined Splinterlands, saw the game, and thought, “This seems fun, let’s give it a shot!” So I put some fiat into it. But then, just a day or two later, I had second thoughts. “What if this is a scam?” Yeah, I really thought that at first—shame on me! 🤣 So, in a bit of panic, I pulled my money out to be safe. After that, I spent more time reading about the game, the Hive blockchain, and how it all works. A week later, I decided, “You know what? This is worth a shot!” So I made another deposit and fully started my Splinterlands journey. Looking back, I’ve never regretted that decision—even though, the ROI isn’t exactly great at the moment. I’ll touch on that later. ##

Splinterlands Contests: Encouraging Commitment

I really appreciate how Splinterlands contests have started encouraging long-term commitment to the Hive ecosystem. They’ve even updated their rules to reflect this: >“To ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of the Hive ecosystem, we will evaluate the long-term commitment of participants when selecting winners. Specifically, we will review past rewards earned and currently held Hive Power (HP) as part of the selection process.” This means participants who hold and grow their HP are more likely to win contests (or get a nice upvote), while those who extract all rewards without reinvesting might miss out. I think this change was inspired by @azircon's post on the topic: [Splinterlands Contest Posts and Curation](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@azircon/splinterlands-contest-posts-and-curation). ##

The KE Ratio

In Azircon’s post, he suggests an ideal KE ratio (a measure of earnings vs. extraction) of 1-3. And after reading this post([Understanding you KE ratio and why it is imporant](https://peakd.com/@captaindingus/understanding-your-ke-ratio-and-why-it-is-important-)) i start to beleive 2 is a good number, lets start with the target 1-3 and make the community aware of this and give it some time to adjust imho. @captaindingus >A KE of 2 means you took 50% of your earnings and Staked them... and did whatever you wanted with the other 50%... a nice 2 should the aim for most with a KE ratio is equal to the 50%HBD/50%HP rewards payout Essentially, it’s acceptable to withdraw between 10% and 50% of your earnings. At the point of writing is was not sure how the curators of splinterlands are using this info. Just before i wanted to post this one, @underlock posted something about that: [Understand KE Ratio and New Splinterlands Challenge Rules](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@underlock/understand-ke-ratio-and-new-splinterlands-challenge-rules) I’ve created a small tool to calculate this ratio for any Hive account. DISCLAIMER: its work in progress, just started on it, so it might change! ![Bee Balanced check out your own KE ratio: https://beebalanced.streamlit.app/](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/beaker007/23z751vi3txmF9pPUoFomHvvdaqfiZpTNhTso3k3x5GtDBQzav6JETNUm4zzPCx3zXafs.png) Now, I’ll admit my KE ratio is currently higher than 2. Why? Because I’ve been reinvesting of my Hive rewards into Splinterlands—buying packs, SPS, and cards. I also hold a chunk of HBD, which is earmarked for the Conclave Arcana. So, while my KE ratio might look bad at first glance, there’s more to the story. ##

Spending on Splinterlands

Here’s a quick look at how I spend my Hive earnings: * Splinterlands assets: Packs, cards, SPS. * HBD savings: Reserved for specific projects. I’ve also created a personal graph to track my incoming fiat (red line) with my current estimated value (blue line). Honestly, the amount I’ve put into Splinterlands is starting to feel uncomfortable. Moving forward, I’ll likely withdraw some—but now that I understand the Hive ecosystem better (just a tiny bit 🤣), I’ll do it in a way that I believe is fair and respectful, without being that guy. Maybe even shift some of it more into hive. ![Personal Stats](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/beaker007/Eo1wT3mXBYwY1Fg4DePbLPgse1wG7vkv6CGNQgy3nKdfWYvcn6XFqwkSU86kMUVs4gu.png) Here you can find a way to monitor your own progress: * Release: [Github release](https://github.com/gamerbeaker007/splinterlands-statistics/releases) * How-to: [How to use blog](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/free-open-source-splinterlands-statistics-tool-v0240) A free limited demo is available at: https://demo.spl-stats.com/portfolio Let’s be real: Splinterlands is expensive to play at a high level. Even with my spending, I’m still a “small player” who just scrapes into Gold or maybe Diamond league. Missing a lot of Rebellion cards doesn’t help either🤣. ##

Final Thoughts: Being a Good Actor

Being a good actor on Hive is about more than just how you handle rewards. It’s also about how you interact with the community and honor the spirit of the platform. Here are some tips: * **Write your own content:** Use AI as a tool (like I do, because English is not my native language and I’m dyslexic), but don’t just copy-paste generated text. * **Follow contest rules:** Make sure your submissions meet the requirements. I’ve seen too many entries that completely miss the mark. * **Support others:** Engage with posts, leave thoughtful comments, and upvote where deserved. I also recommend this great post for new [Hive users: Hooked on Hive: Investing Time – Tips for New Hivers](https://peakd.com/hive-106316/@lizelle/hooked-on-hive-investing-time-tips-for-new-hivers). It’s a fantastic read if you’re looking for ways to get started on the right foot. https://images.hive.blog/0x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/beaker007/23wM4MRD5JGWraj7ftc8HBzQSBZSs3PH9V4oU9q8VWFm9Xo92Vk2fZTcfN1LE1FBofrc3.png #

My 2025 Goals

For 2025, I’m setting a new personal goal on top of the other SPL goals: get my KE ratio between 1 and 3 again. Here’s how I plan to do it: 1. Convert more HBD rewards into Hive Power. 2. Spend some fiat to boost my HP holdings. 3. Set rewards of contest posts to 100% HP (hope to remember this else rule 1 will apply) ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/beaker007/23t7AyTMY3BU3mZ4ui38BpQq5DGcCMNny7Z6auANuoKqcupabAaNP3XzZCKN8hpk3qu8C.png) To share my progression is will try to include it in my season tracking posts with some of the data that is extracted from: [Bee Balanced](https://beebalanced.streamlit.app/) For now, not to impressive yet from ~5. to 4.03 but this will be slow and steady progress. Let’s see how this journey unfolds! What about you? How do you see yourself in the Hive and Splinterlands communities? Let me know your thoughts—I’d love to hear them! #

Bonus: Interesting Reads

Here are some great posts on the topic on Hive rewards and community engagement: [Splinterlands Contest Posts and Curation - part 1](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@azircon/splinterlands-contest-posts-and-curation) [Splinterlands Contest Posts and Curation - part 2](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@azircon/splinterlands-contest-posts-and-curation) [KE ratio as a guide](https://peakd.com/@azircon/ke-ratio-as-a-guide) [A Sad Realization About Splinterlands & Hive](https://peakd.com/splinterlands/@captaindingus/a-sad-realization-about-splinterlands-hive-resource-extraction-) [Leeching Arseholes](https://peakd.com/python/@slobberchops/leeching-arseholes) [Understanding your ke ratio and why it is important](https://peakd.com/@captaindingus/understanding-your-ke-ratio-and-why-it-is-important-) Some of these posts use strong language, but they raise important points. Let’s keep the discussion going! P.S i wanted to make the post a bit more on [BeeBalanced](https://beebalanced.streamlit.app/), how it works and what it does... but the post got already pretty lengthy, so will do that another time 🤣. For the python lovers its a open source project so you can lookup what it does and how exactly in this git repository: https://github.com/gamerbeaker007/BeeBalance

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