2026-01-22 13:00:28

After spending a long time in the crypto space, a painful phenomenon has become increasingly obvious—it's getting harder and harder to make money.

Whether in traditional business or financial investment, the development path is basically the same: rely on speed in the early stages, on connections in the mid-term, and on quality in the later stages. Our industry has clearly entered the mid-to-late stage, and the dimensions of competition are completely different.

KOL content is exploding, and without genuine value, you will be quickly eliminated. As for mainstream projects, no matter how fancy their packaging on the surface, without real strength, they can't be saved—listing and then experiencing a sharp decline, falling continuously, has become the norm. Relying solely on soft power and hype concepts no longer works for project teams.

So, the question is, where are the opportunities in the future?

Honestly, the opportunity lies within yourself. Instead of worrying about how the market is doing, it's better to focus on changing and improving yourself—broaden your horizons, learn new things, and avoid being complacent. Those who can truly survive are always those willing to embrace change and proactively adapt. The market is screening, and it’s selecting participants with long-term value.

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SilentObserver

· 01-25 12:33

Alright, you've hit the nerve. Things will get even more competitive next year.

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P2ENotWorking

· 01-25 11:19

It's a bit late to wake up, but at least I finally understand that you can't compete with those who are truly talented. The fact that breaking below the offering price has become the norm really hits home—who still believes in concept hype? Instead of waiting for the right moment, it's better to sharpen yourself—this is the way to survive. The early dividends are gone; now it's all about real skills. Hard power rules everything; no matter how many tricks you have, if you need to break through, you still have to break through. Not learning, not adapting, will eventually lead to being eliminated—that's the game rules.

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GasGuzzler

· 01-25 07:32

It sounds nice, but in reality, most people don't have the ability to "change themselves."

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StakeOrRegret

· 01-25 00:38

Indeed, the era of hype based on concepts is over, everyone can see that. Watching people still sleepwalk every day is truly a waste of time. I've always said that focusing on yourself is better than anything else. Are you only realizing it now? The competition is really intense, but the true winners will always be on their own side. Content is everywhere, and truly in-depth insights are rare; no wonder so many people are dropping out. It's spot on to say that breaking the peg has become the norm; project teams should wake up. Rather than just talking, it's better to settle down and learn something; there's nothing wrong with that.

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SelfMadeRuggee

· 01-22 13:29

It's deadlocked, there are no shortcuts anymore --- Not improving yourself is like slow suicide --- Few are telling the truth, most are just bluffing --- Wake up everyone, the bonus period is long gone --- Hard power is the key, this time it's real --- Still relying on connections? Haha, it's time to reflect --- In the era of quality competition, are you ready? --- Project teams should take their work seriously, really --- Perspective matters, there's no doubt about that

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BridgeJumper

· 01-22 13:28

Alright, alright. No matter how nicely you put it, it doesn't change one fact — most people will still have to lose.

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