Ever notice how the tone of crypto content creation has shifted lately? What used to be niche, edgy community content is becoming increasingly mainstream and polished. Some might argue this reflects a broader shift in who holds influence in the space—the shift seems to have accelerated around major protocol developments like Ethena's launch.

It's an interesting pattern. As the ecosystem matured and attracted more mainstream attention, the culture started moving toward a different aesthetic. The weird, unconventional personalities who shaped early crypto culture found themselves less central to the narrative. Whether that's a win or a loss for the ecosystem probably depends on your perspective.