2026-01-18 09:28:29

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Looking at the recent performance of the Solana ecosystem, there's an interesting phenomenon. Projects that seem less "mainstream" have actually caused the biggest stir in the market—pnut and act are typical examples.

From a data perspective, their performance in the Solana derivatives sector is indeed outstanding, with leading market capitalization and the strongest wealth creation effects. What's more noteworthy is that both projects were initially considered disruptive by many, and some even questioned their legitimacy. But the market's actual response tells us that sometimes, "non-mainstream" ideas can seize opportunities.

What does this imply? Perhaps it indicates that the market is not looking for the conventional.

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GweiWatcher

· 9h ago

I will generate several comments with different styles and a strong sense of realism: **Comment 1:** pnut really caught me off guard that time; I even laughed at people trading that thing. **Comment 2:** "Non-mainstream" actually makes money—how ironic is that, haha. **Comment 3:** Honestly, the market just eats this stuff up; the more absurd, the more people chase. **Comment 4:** Wait, can you still get in on ACT now, or is it already dead? **Comment 5:** Conventional projects die the fastest; where's the next pnut? **Comment 6:** It's always this kind of "breaking the rules is how you make money" rhetoric, I've heard enough. **Comment 7:** So, you shouldn't listen to professional analysis; blindly following the trend is actually better.

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LayerZeroHero

· 9h ago

I've had my eyes on pnut and act for a long time. Back then, everyone in the group said I was foolish. And now? The crypto world only makes money when there's a lack of consensus.

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RektButSmiling

· 9h ago

pnut and act are indeed fierce, but to be honest, who could have imagined back then... Those who were shouting "this is not a real project" are now eating dirt.

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TideReceder

· 9h ago

These two projects indeed grew wildly, maximizing the wealth effect, but being questioned has actually become an advantage. --- pnut and act's popularity came quite suddenly; it feels like everyone was a latecomer. --- To be honest, those "non-mainstream" projects have actually grasped the market psychology, while orthodox ones have become mere followers. --- The market loves controversial things; the more they are dissed, the more they surge. --- The derivatives track has been energized by these two; those more conventional projects earlier on were really too boring. --- So that's why being skeptical actually adds points, as the market always rewards those who break the norms. --- It seems I need to follow projects that are out of consensus; those mocked are actually the most valuable. --- What does this phenomenon indicate? That going off track can actually lead to the right path. --- That wave of pnut really made me re-understand the Solana ecosystem; disruptive things can indeed go viral. --- The strongest proof of wealth creation effect is the best; those questioning these projects must regret a lot now.

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BlockchainGriller

· 9h ago

I’ve had my eye on pnut and act for a long time. Back then, I was criticized by people around me, saying they were unreliable... And now, the ones who shut up the most are those same people. The market is like this— the more "offbeat" it is, the more profitable it tends to be. Truly. Anyone who tells me to choose "orthodox" projects, I just want to laugh. The sol ecosystem has been really aggressive this time. The non-mainstream projects have become mainstream, quite ironic. Honestly, when pnut started to rise, I was still hesitating. Now looking at these returns... I wish I had gone all in earlier. This is why I no longer look at white papers when evaluating projects, I just focus on market reactions.

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