2026-01-08 07:27:01

The turbulence of 2025 has fully demonstrated the vitality of the Web3 industry. After the big waves and淘沙, this ecosystem is still evolving and growing. Turning into 2026, the "second half" of the game has already begun.

The latest annual report from industry research institutions points out that this is a critical moment when the "first half" transitions into the "second half." This is not just a matter of time passing, but a paradigm shift. From hollow narratives and exaggerated promises, we are gradually moving towards real delivery and practical applications — this is the core test that the Web3 ecosystem will face in 2026.

Many projects and platforms have already begun adjusting their strategies, shifting from mere concept hype to product iteration and user experience refinement. Market tolerance for "storytelling" is decreasing, while expectations for "getting things done" are rising. In the second half, it’s no longer about who writes the most impressive white paper, but about who can implement technology, retain users, and truly bring the ecosystem to life.

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StableBoi

· 01-10 16:59

In plain terms, it's time to get serious. After bragging for so many years, it's finally time to see the real results. --- In the second half, it feels like many projects are going to fail. No product, no users, no matter how fancy the white paper is, it’s useless. --- Really, the era of storytelling is over. Who the hell still buys that? It all depends on actual delivery. --- I just want to see how those overhyped projects will end; that’s the real show. --- 2026 will be the reshuffle year; the ecosystem needs to wake up. --- Oh wait, I heard this kind of statement last year too. In the end, it’s just more hype around concepts. --- The key question is, how many can actually develop a real product? It’s not that easy, right?

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IntrovertMetaverse

· 01-10 09:44

Another year of shouting slogans is coming to an end. How many projects that can actually deliver something are there? --- A white paper is useless if there are no real users with actual funds. --- After all this hype, who will make it to the second half? --- Stop with that routine. Bankruptcy is bankruptcy. Only those who survive deserve to talk about ecosystem evolution. --- It feels like another prelude to a new round of "cutting leeks." No more stories, let's talk about "practical applications." --- The second half is when we test who is truly building projects and who is just talking about dreams. --- I just want to see how many projects will still be around in 2026 without running away. --- From promises to delivery, how many projects have died in the middle? --- The era of storytelling is over. How do you create those metrics?

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QuietlyStaking

· 01-09 18:35

Really? Sounds good, but isn't it just about who raises more funds to win? Wait, speaking of which, how are those big 2024 projects doing now? A white paper is useless if no one uses it. After all the talk, we still have to get back to basics. Boring. Last year there were a bunch of promises; how many have been fulfilled this year? 2026 is still a year of reshuffling. Anyway, I'm just watching. It's just survival of the fittest; that's how the internet era works. If that's the case, the second half should be even more intense. Feeling a bit tired. The projects that can survive this round really have something.

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GasFeeCrier

· 01-08 07:56

Honestly, it's the same narrative again... How many years have we been hearing about the second half? There are only a few truly implementable projects, easily counted on one hand. A pile of whitepapers, but can they really retain users? This time it's all talk, and next month they'll be hyping a new concept again.

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EntryPositionAnalyst

· 01-08 07:51

That's true, but don't celebrate too early. How many projects can actually be implemented? Most are still in the pie-in-the-sky stage.

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Ser_APY_2000

· 01-08 07:48

Well said, finally someone dares to criticize those flashy whitepapers. Only projects that can truly survive are the real deal; others are just empty. 2026 will really be interesting; let's see who can make it to the end.

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SchrödingersNode

· 01-08 07:44

This time, it's really about who can survive. The era of storytelling is over.

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RugPullAlertBot

· 01-08 07:39

Basically, it's about who really has the substance. The era of storytelling should be over.

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