#MiddleEastTensionsEscalate The first wave felt a bit like a "gamified faucet"—if the game wasn't fun, the only reason to stay was the paycheck, which inevitably led to the tokenomic death spirals we saw in 2021-2022. Seeing developers prioritize fun-first gameplay is the "adulting" phase GameFi had to go through.
​Here’s a quick breakdown of the core shifts you mentioned, organized for clarity:
​The GameFi Evolution: 2021 vs. 2026

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On the hourly chart, after the price surged near 405 and then started to pull back, it is now approaching a stable level. Technically, the indicators show a golden cross on the MACD, with the red histogram shrinking, and the KDJ also forming a golden cross and trending upward. The momentum is building up.
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