2026-01-18 10:30:13

I recently observed an interesting phenomenon. A girl from Chongqing named "Daidai" went viral because of a short video titled "Looking for someone to help press the pig for the year," and within three days her followers skyrocketed from a few hundred to over 20 million. It is said that her live stream earnings after taxes exceeded 6 million. At first glance, it seems like a lucky break, but a closer look reveals the underlying pattern.

On the surface, it appears to be a "coincidence" of traffic, but in reality, it is an "inevitable" result of platform allocation rights. Daidai's rise to fame is too perfect: a help request video posted late at night, tapping into urban nostalgia for rural customs, precise platform algorithm recommendations, and her live stream instantly surpassing 100,000 viewers... this series of "coincidences" is obvious to anyone as not being the result of natural traffic.

This makes me think of a phenomenon in the cryptocurrency market—exchanges suddenly featuring a seemingly insignificant project on their homepage, after which trading volume and price start to soar. Essentially, they follow the same logic: centralized resource allocation rights. Why choose Daidai? Likely because she is sufficiently "amateur"—no team packaging, down-to-earth scenes, compelling storylines—completely fitting the "underdog's counterattack" template. This setup most effectively sustains ordinary people's fantasies of sudden wealth.

Interestingly, after the event fermented, imitators flocked from all over. Creators from Hunan and Chengdu shouted slogans like "Ten pigs" can't lose to Chongqing, but all ended up failing. This precisely proves a harsh truth: the rules themselves cannot be copied. The platform's traffic gate—who it opens to and when—is controlled by the algorithm. You can imitate Daidai's content format, but you cannot decide whether the platform will allocate the same exposure resources to you.

The same logic applies to the crypto market. Why can a certain coin become a dark horse? It’s often not just because of strong fundamentals, but also depends on the recommendation weight from major exchanges, liquidity supply, and market-making rhythm. On the surface, everyone is equal, but in reality, the asymmetry of resource allocation determines who can win.

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GateUser-e87b21ee

· 4h ago

It's the traffic black box of centralized platforms, the same routine as crypto exchanges aggressively pumping certain coins. Why do imitators always fail? Honestly, it's not that your content is bad, but the platform simply doesn't give exposure rights. This is the reality—when rules are controlled by centralized entities, this is how it is.

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FloorPriceNightmare

· 4h ago

Ha, it's the same old story of centralized vampires. Whether it's short videos or the crypto world, it's all the same shit. Algorithms will never tell you the truth, just like exchanges will never tell you which coin is about to be dumped. Look at that group of clueless followers, blindly buying shitcoins like leeks. Serves them right for crashing. Remember, when the platform opens the gates for you, you've already been half-culled. Copying is impossible; rules only apply to those with power. Losers can only dream.

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PensionDestroyer

· 4h ago

Isn't this just the traffic gate controlled by the platform? They can give it to whoever they want, just like recommending a shitcoin on a crypto exchange. The real key is that you have to be chosen; the content is just a cover. Imitators all fail, which shows that the rules themselves are not fair. It's a solid centralized power game; changing the skin doesn't change the game. If you want to make quick money, you have to gamble on the platform's mood. Isn't this just like buying a pump-and-dump coin? Algorithms make the decisions; no matter how hard you try, it's useless. Traffic allocation rights and market-making rights are essentially the same—they're both about resource asymmetry. So, if the platform chooses you, it's like a pie falling from the sky; if not, even the best content is wasted. Stories of the underdog's rise sell the fastest because they make people dream. This set of logic has already been played out in crypto.

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TheShibaWhisperer

· 4h ago

It's just another trick of centralized power. DAI has become popular, but all the imitators have died out. Isn't this just a replica of the homepage placement of a certain coin by the exchange? It's a naked resource allocation game. Smart people see through it all. Whoever controls the traffic gate is the winner, nothing surprising about that. Imitation is impossible because you can't control when the algorithm will favor you. This is probably what Web3 aims to change, but in reality, the same old tricks are playing out again. How to put it, the story of the underdog's comeback is always the best traffic secret.

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LadderToolGuy

· 4h ago

Wow, isn't this just the usual crypto circle stuff, just a different skin The platform says they'll give it to you, and if they don't, you're directly sidelined. We these retail investors can never guess right Truly brilliant, all the imitations of DAI have died out, because the rules are written in their minds This logic is too perfect for the crypto world... Isn't that how a certain shitcoin suddenly pumps? So ultimately, it all comes down to one thing: information asymmetry is life and death

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ChainPoet

· 4h ago

Algorithms are the true market makers, isn't that pretty eye-opening haha Damn, this is the same core as getting chopped up by exchanges in the crypto world Daidai is the chosen one, no matter how hard others try, it's all in vain Traffic gates are controlled by the platform, we are all assigned our fate This logic is so clear, centralized power will always be the same Imitators all crashing out show that it's not just about making videos The same applies to crypto, having good coins is useless, an exchange's word decides your life or death What seems like a fair stage is actually a pre-arranged setup

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