How To Get Started On Hive

By @ascendingorder12/2/2022onboarding

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This post will provide information and helpful links to easily get started on [**Hive**](https://leofinance.io/@crypto-guides/what-is-hive-crypto-hive).

What is Hive?


**Hive** is a fast, scalable, and powerful blockchain based social-media platform. It powers the groundbreaking Play-To-Earn game, ***Splinterlands***.

**Hive** is supported by a passionate and talented team of contributors with a growing and thriving ecosystem of Web 3.0 applications.

You can find more about the ecosystem here:



**Hive** uses the **$HIVE** cryptocurrency which has real monetary value.

Members are able to earn **$HIVE** by publishing content to the blockchain.



Several front-end applications interact with **Hive** and share an account management system. Your keys will allow access to them all. There’s no need to sign up for individual applications or games.

I listed the following front-end’s in order of user-friendliness.


**Ecency**

**Ecency** is the perfect entryway for new **Hive** members. The application is easy to navigate and has a pleasant feel. Another feature that makes **Ecency** unique is the use of its own token called **Ecency** points.

When members use **Ecency** they earn points. They can also buy points with **Hive**, or earn by delegating Hive Power (HP) to the application.

Spend **Ecency** points to boost rewards for your or another’s post and promote your content.



**LeoFinance**

It would take an entire blog post or two to explain all the benefits of **LeoFinance**. This community is a driving force for **Hive**. The community’s focus is cryptocurrency and finance. The developers of **LeoFinance** are behind some of Hive’s most important applications. They are visionaries responsible for bringing Web 3.0 to life.

**LeoFinance** is powered by **$LEO**.



**PeakD**

**PeakD** is an extremely popular front-end for **Hive**. It contains powerful features that enhance your ability to interact with the blockchain and create and share content.

**PeakD** grows in value as you progress as a content producer on **Hive**.


**PeakD FAQ Page**


After you sign up watch this video to learn how to log in and post on [**PeakD**](https://peakd.com/register?ref=ascendingorder).

https://youtu.be/ukEXUu0bENw


What Do I Do After Creating My Account?

After you create your account review the best practices to get the most out of your experience.


**Best Practices**

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