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Constructive Call for Clearer Communication and Faster Releases for Holo (HOT)

First, I don't believe most people labeled as "bitching and moaning" are upset because Holo or Holochain failed to be an overnight sensation or because they think it's a scam. I understand and respect what Holo and Holochain are trying to build in the decentralized web space, and many supporters know that meaningful blockchain and peer-to-peer projects require time for development, testing, and adoption.

I accept that pivots are part of the entrepreneurial journey. Still, when a team pivots, they should maintain transparent and frequent communication. Lately, I feel the opposite: updates are sparse and the team often seems to vanish during important transitions, leaving the community uncertain.

Remember that Holo (HOT) was founded around 2016 with an ICO in 2017, meaning roughly eight years of development, research, and business iteration. Early on it looked like the goal was to prepare all components at once, which delayed visible releases. That long timeline raises expectations for incremental deliverables now that the project has matured.

Following the split, the plan to ship smaller, periodic releases makes sense. The upcoming Unyt launch is encouraging, but communication around it is minimal. I want clearer timelines, more marketing, demos of Unyt and the rebranded Holofuel, and concrete signals about when users and developers can expect usable dapps on Holo. Market feedback and partner engagement would help validate the direction and accelerate adoption.

It’s not about expecting instant success — I get that — but right now there’s a lack of visible action and clear messaging. Many projects keep their communities engaged with steady updates and incremental product releases; Holo would benefit from adopting that cadence. If the project is spending meaningful resources on dapp development, stakeholders should see tangible outcomes.

In short, I'm rooting for both Holo and Holochain, and my critique is constructive: increase transparency, boost exposure for upcoming products, and clarify technical and commercial milestones. I appreciated the recent Holochain brief by Eric Harris-Brown and the proactive communication from groups like Humm Hive; can Holo match that level of outreach?

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Analysis

The opinion highlights a common tension in long-running crypto projects: patient supporters who understand long development cycles versus frustrated investors seeking tangible progress. Holo’s multi-y...

Recommendation

Holo’s leadership should institute a regular public update rhythm: short weekly or biweekly developer notes, monthly product demos, and a clear public roadmap with dates or windows for Unyt, Holofuel,...

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