2026-01-02 05:24:13

The spirit of the cypherpunks is indeed worthy of respect. Admittedly, in today's era, decentralization and anti-censorship features do not directly translate into profits—especially when the biggest "innovation" in the entire ecosystem is the rapid emergence of ICOs. But here is an interesting twist: precisely in a world where everything is easy, branding has become the truly scarce resource. Projects and communities that adhere to cypherpunk values often have brand recognition that can stand the test of time. This is true long-term competitiveness.

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ThatsNotARugPull

· 7h ago

Branding is indeed a long-term battlefield, much more reliable than those flashy tokenomics. I'm just worried that those who persist will ultimately get cut. The ideals of the crypto punk movement, frankly, still require economic incentives to survive. Truly enduring projects are few and far between; most are just fleeting moments. This view is good, but the reality is that most people still only look at short-term gains.

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LidoStakeAddict

· 8h ago

Brand reputation is indeed a long-term asset, but honestly, there are very few projects that still adhere to the cypherpunk values nowadays. Speaking of which, it would be great if the anti-censorship features could be monetized, haha. Most projects are still following the trend of quick fundraising, and truly principled projects are rare. Wait, does this logic imply that we should look for projects that are "not making money"? Well, the scarcity of brand value is somewhat valid, but they need to survive long enough to prove it. Seriously, those projects that survive this round of adjustments are actually more convincing.

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GasFeeNightmare

· 8h ago

Brand scarcity is spot on. Compared to those quick-to-ride ICOs, truly ideal projects are indeed more resilient. Communities that adhere to the cypherpunk spirit will eventually win; this is my belief. Decentralization doesn't offer immediate benefits? But in the long run, this is the moat. To be honest, many people now only look at short-term gains and simply can't understand why principles should be maintained. Brand trustworthiness is the real key; it's more valuable than any technological iteration. That quick ICO approach is already outdated. Are people still playing with it? LOL. Time will prove everything. Projects with soul will ultimately last longer.

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