Lately, everyone has been watching the mainstream public chains for upgrades/maintenance, discussing whether the ecosystem will migrate. I, on the other hand, have been filling in my transaction records first... To put it simply, the biggest fear at the end of the year isn't a retracement, but seeing the transaction volume skyrocket until it hurts your eyes and still missing a bunch.

I currently have a simple method: every time I switch chains, cross bridges, or move in and out of DeFi, I take a screenshot and also save the hash and notes in a spreadsheet. The notes are written in plain language: why I entered, when I plan to withdraw, and my emotional state at the time. On the exchange side, I export the monthly statements and keep two copies—don't just rely on the web page for verification.

When the market heats up and I want to go all in, I stick to my old rule: disconnect for ten minutes, then calmly ask myself: if I need to declare this transaction later, can I explain it clearly? If I can't explain it clearly, I probably shouldn't do it. You can also just keep one API (the automatic data sync tool), but I don't dare rely on it completely—manual record-keeping feels the most reliable anyway. That's it for now.