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These days, I’ve seen the group talking about unlocking calendars again, like staking unlocks, token unlock selling pressure, which makes people both eager and anxious. I’m actually more concerned about another kind of “selling pressure” — the gas fee on the mainnet that can directly discourage people from on-chain experiences, where even confirming a transaction requires mental preparation. Anyway, I try not to mess around during peak times right now.
I think a simple compromise for ordinary users is quite straightforward: for daily small interactions and frequent operations, use L2 to save hassle and money, rather than forcing mainnet costs for a “more authentic” experience; if you’re holding long-term or dealing with large amounts or core assets, I prefer to go back to the mainnet — it’s more expensive but more reliable. To put it simply, don’t treat every operation as an investment decision; first stabilize the experience so your mindset isn’t pulled around by those “unlock anxiety.”