2026-01-15 11:33:15

A certain emerging project underperformed expectations, and the situation for token holders is quite lamentable. More concerning is that those who have been hyping the project over the past 8 months cleared 80% of the airdrop shares in the first week after the token unlock—this detail reveals many issues.

Such phenomena are common in the crypto market. When the interests of the project team and early promoters are misaligned with those of long-term holders, the exit can be surprisingly swift. The advice people choose to follow and the voices they trust hide significant information asymmetry. Everyone has different reasons for entering the market—some want to build the ecosystem long-term, while others seek quick arbitrage. Without thorough due diligence, it’s hard to distinguish who is who.

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PriceOracleFairy

· 01-16 10:52

ngl the 80% dump in week one screams classic MEV extraction play... these "builders" were literally just running arbitrage on retail's hope, textbook market inefficiency they've been profiting off since day one

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GhostInTheChain

· 01-15 12:02

Same old tricks again, the vision in the promoters' mouths is only worth a few coins? Clearing 80% in a week, isn't this just telling us the truth? Information gap, always an information gap. Some are telling stories, others are liquidating. Basically, it's a gamble on human nature. Whoever runs first wins. Next time I see someone frequently promoting a certain project, I should think in the opposite direction. This is why many people ask me "What do you think of this," and I always say to first ask how much they've invested themselves. It's about time to recognize that in the crypto world, there are no true believers, only those who get out faster. Everyone wants to make quick money, I understand, but don't treat the little guys as fools. There are tricks every year, and this year is especially many. You have to see their wallets with your own eyes to believe.

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PanicSeller

· 01-15 11:55

It's the same old trick again. The promoters talk about the ecosystem, but they've already liquidated their holdings. I'm still waiting for a rebound to buy the dip, but they've already run away... Clearing 80% in a week? That data is really incredible. Luckily, I believed their nonsense. Information asymmetry is so ruthless; ordinary people are always the last to take the fall. I've learned my lesson this time. Next time I invest in such projects, I need to first see how the promoters are moving.

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MetadataExplorer

· 01-15 11:43

Pullers run as soon as they unlock, I've seen this trick too many times. Luckily, I’ve learned my lesson. It's another game of information asymmetry. How can retail investors win? 80% directly liquidate? That’s rushing, indicating clear understanding. Next time you look at a project, check the holding period of the pushers; it’s more useful than listening to their hype. This is why I now only trust my own DD; everyone else’s words need to be taken with a grain of salt. Honestly, it’s still about conflicting interests. Early participants and retail investors are not on the same boat at all. The difference between arbitrageurs and builders can be heard in their tone... People who truly believe in a project speak differently. It’s always like this with certain coins—pushers exit after trapping others. So now, when I encounter a new project, I ask one question: How long is the team and early holders’ lock-up period? That says everything.

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ETH_Maxi_Taxi

· 01-15 11:38

80% one-week clearance? Ha, I've seen through it long ago, this routine is so old it’s falling apart. Another story of an "ecosystem builder" turning into a hand-raiser, numb. Information asymmetry is exactly like this; retail investors always have to pay for others' cash-outs. The promoters have long regarded you as leeks; wake up, everyone. Does anyone really want to hold long-term? Only I foolishly keep holding. Project teams and promoters are in cahoots; the ones always hurt are us bagholders. Is this Web3? Feels no different from pyramid schemes. Next time, I must be more careful and not get scammed again. How can such projects still raise so much capital? Are they crazy?

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