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The way people participate in the crypto market is evolving. It used to be that users actively searched for projects and participated in experiences; now, it has become the norm for project teams to monetize through various paid models.
Just look at the current routines: want to complete tasks and earn rewards? Pay first to unlock the task pool. Want to verify the true information of an airdrop? Only paid members can see the full data. Even the project teams launching airdrops are expanding their reach through paid channels.
It seems that every step involves charges, and participants' costs are increasing invisibly. Is this simply a natural result of market survival of the fittest, or is it a question that the ecosystem needs to rethink?