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Lately, I've been debating whether or not to interact and participate in airdrops. Honestly, I'm most afraid of getting caught in the middle: not doing it might mean missing out, but doing it could lead to being hit with high fees and wasted time. My simple approach is to first ask myself: even if I don't get an airdrop from this protocol, would I still be willing to use it? If not, then don't force it—at most, try a small amount just for the experience. Then treat the interaction as a "subscription fee," set a monthly limit for myself, and if I exceed it, just stop. I don't chase those sudden viral task flows. (Every time I sign and click, I wonder if I'm just working for the chain.)
Modularization and DA layer development are now hot topics among developers, but users are often completely confused, so it's better not to be pushed by the narrative; wait until the data and real usage emerge before increasing efforts, which actually helps me sleep better.