I just saw the news about that cross-chain bridge being hacked, and honestly it’s a bit scary. I was researching a new protocol on that chain a couple of days ago, and I figured I’d give cross-chain a try as a side step, but I ended up putting it off because the gas was too expensive. Thinking back now, I’m glad I didn’t act on impulse, or I might’ve stepped into a trap.

The recent royalty disputes are also pretty heated. The secondary market side is arguing nonstop. I honestly don’t really get that kind of all-or-nothing attitude. In the end, creator economics is still about the long run. If you let the project team or the platform unilaterally cut royalties, trading volume might jump in the short term, but creators will leave and the ecosystem will cool down. Anyway, my own strategy is either to avoid those controversial projects altogether, or to diversify my positions across different sectors—low correlation is what lets me sleep at night.

And that oracle abnormal pricing incident also made me wait for confirmation until I was worn out. Lately, it feels even more clear that whether it’s cross-chain or royalties, the scariest part is the words “waiting for confirmation.” Behind windfalls are often risks. Being more prudent is never wrong. That’s it for now—talk as things come to mind.