I am deeply invested in cryptocurrency and active on the Hive blockchain. However, the Value Plan marketing strategy appears misaligned with community expectations, drawing criticism for perceived centralization and unclear benefits. Upon examining the situation, it highlights governance flaws, with allegations that BlockTrades and prominent contributors like LordButterfly wield disproportionate influence. While the situation evokes comparisons to Justin Sun’s controversial handling of Steem, it’s essential to address these issues constructively to preserve Hive’s decentralized ethos and rebuild trust among its users.https://hive.blog/valueplan/@valueplan/value-plan-q4-2024-q1-2025-bridge-proposal-and-discussion