Recently, I’ve been seeing the secondary market arguing again about whether royalties should be mandatory, and honestly, I find myself pretty conflicted. To put it plainly: it’s not wrong for creators to want a steady source of income, but if the transaction layer is pushed too hard, liquidity can get really awkward—until, in the end, everyone starts taking detours, and creators may not even end up earning more… The harder you press on this mirror of the market, the more it bounces back in the opposite direction.

Airdrop season is the same. The stricter the anti-sybil rules get on the task platforms, the more granular the points system becomes—and the “airdrop-farming” crowd ends up living like they’re clocking in for work. Last night, I casually spent 12 bucks in fees to make an interaction, and right after I finished, I asked myself: am I supporting the ecosystem, or am I being led around by something “quantifiable”?

Anyway, I’m moving a bit more slowly on NFT/creative positions now. I’d rather wait two more days before entering than be pushed along by emotions and rules. For now, that’s it.