2026-01-08 10:21:13

As a newcomer to the crypto world, there is often a sense of novelty when first entering top trading platforms. But when you see endless marketing concepts and so-called "life" packaging, that sense of novelty begins to fade.

Over the years, we have always asked the same question: are we reminiscing about the glory of the past market, or genuinely longing for the possibilities of the future? Are we trying to expand our cognitive boundaries, or just want to indulge in self-comfort within our comfort zone?

Many people seem to fall into a vicious cycle — once you start overly immersing yourself in past stories and fantasies, you have already lost your imagination for the future. Such a mindset is especially dangerous in the rapidly changing crypto market. So instead of being hijacked by various concepts, it’s better to ask yourself: what are you really building?

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OffchainOracle

· 01-10 17:47

To be honest, I am now stuck in this vicious cycle, constantly reminiscing about how fun and profitable 2021 was, and I have no desire to think or research new things.

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-08 10:51

Really hit the mark. Dwelling on past stories has no future.

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SoliditySurvivor

· 01-08 10:51

That hit too close to home, I am the one who has been hijacked by marketing concepts --- Really, as soon as I entered the exchange, I was bombarded with brainwashing marketing. It was a bit uncomfortable to wake up to that realization --- Seriously asked myself this question and found out I was just self-indulging, with no constructive purpose --- Past stories are really deadly; once you look back, you can't go back --- That's the real problem. We're all telling stories, but no one is writing code --- Wow, that hit everyone's sore spot. The comfort zone is really too comfortable --- Every time I ask myself what I am building, then I keep refreshing the K-line, awkward --- It's too easy to immerse oneself in fantasies; waking up is the hardest part --- That's how the crypto world is: either lie flat and reminisce or tinker with the future, there's no middle ground --- The feeling of being hijacked really exists; by the time you realize it, it's already too late

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SandwichTrader

· 01-08 10:49

Everyone talking about the hype is just storytelling; those who are truly making money have already gone silent.

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MidnightSeller

· 01-08 10:41

Honestly, as soon as you enter the exchange, you're bombarded with all kinds of concepts, and beginners can't tell what's real or fake. What's the point of reminiscing about the bull market? Most of the people still telling stories haven't made any money. It's not just the concepts that are hijacked, but also your own mind. Be cautious. Just ask yourself what you're building? First, ask yourself what you're losing money on. I'm tired of these marketing buzzwords. It's better to just focus on earning honestly. People who are overly immersed in the past are probably caught in a trap now; this statement is spot on. Those who are truly making money stopped bragging long ago. Those still telling stories are just waiting for the next sucker to take over. No matter how strong your imagination is, execution is more important. Forget it, let's just watch the market.

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