Recently, social mining + points have become popular again, with screens full of "identity" and "badges," essentially turning your time into fuel. I used to get itchy to complete tasks, but later I realized that the most tiring part isn't the on-chain interactions, but constantly worrying about whether I missed signing in... It's a bit like binge-watching a show and forgetting what you actually want to watch.

AI agents, automated trading, and these narratives are also fueling the trend; they do save effort, but don’t slack off on security: who is clicking the buttons for you, what permissions are granted, how to revoke them—honestly, I’d rather be a bit slower now. There are many tutorials, I prefer those that thoroughly explain the risks, have fewer steps but focus on key points without cutting corners. Badges look nice, but don’t exhaust yourself for them.