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Recently, an article has been going viral in the English-speaking crypto community—"I Wasted Eight Years of My Life on Cryptocurrency."
This lengthy piece was written last weekend by Ken Chan, co-founder of Aevo, and the title alone is already quite harsh. What’s even more interesting is that this article is in stark contrast to another recent essay by industry heavyweight Hosseeb, who called for the industry to return to a spirit of long-termism.
Ken’s tone? Calling it “despair” might even be an understatement. A project co-founder who has spent eight years grinding in this industry is now reflecting on his career in a way that borders on self-denial—that, in itself, says a lot.
Some people say this is a genuine emotional outpouring, while others think it’s a new form of marketing. But either way, when you put these two articles side by side, they vividly represent the two sides of the current crypto industry—one side calls for holding onto faith, while the other questions whether this path is really worth it.
What do you think? After staying in this industry for a long time, do you become more convinced, or more confused?
But speaking of which, I think this article might just be trying to find a topic.
What to hold on to? He should have woken up long ago.
I feel a little uncomfortable about wasting my youth, but I understand it.
Both sides make sense, it depends on whose bag is more bulging
After staying here for a long time, I am now both sure and confused, and I am very conflicted
It depends on whether you make money or not, haha
Truth and falsehood are mixed, anyway, the heat is rubbing up
I think he might just need a good price exit
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Here we go again: first talk it down, then market it. I've seen this so many times.
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Honestly, anyone would go crazy after being in this industry for so long.
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Whether Ken is being real this time or just following a new script, you can tell from the comments section.
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Faith? When there's money, there's faith. When the money's gone, so is the faith.
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Eight years wasted vs. eight years of accumulation—it all depends on how you look at it.
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Hosseeb preaches long-termism, Ken says he's wasted his time—a classic double act.
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I'm actually curious whether Ken will really leave the space in the end or just keep going...
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This is the real sample of crypto: half genius, half regret.
Believers or those cutting losses, at the end of the day, it’s just these two types of people.
Ken’s move this time, I can’t even tell if he’s really joking or genuinely venting.
The longer I stay, the less I understand this industry, NGL.
The difference between those who hold onto their beliefs and those who lose hope is really just one market cycle.
Ken and hosseeb—one talks about despair, the other about faith. I just want to know whose wallet has more in it.
This is Web3. Someone might be an influencer this year and bankrupt next year.
Eight years of youth traded for a reflective article—at least that’s better than me, who only talks.
Lost, aren’t we? Otherwise you wouldn’t see this kind of reflection.