Thanks a lot for this great comment :-). I think the biggest problem for hive is still the issues related to account creation. Inleo and ecency offer a nice service but it's not always easy for new people to know that their accounts are actually hive accounts.
I believe that what is good for hivians will also be good for hive. Incentives are nothing else than a marketing tool to attract people to hive. Splinterlands showed very well that if there is some earning possibilities, people flock there and join the fun. I belive it's the first step towards more users and more engagement. This could create a positive evolution bringing even more people and more views to the blockchain.