2026-01-08 10:25:54

After the completion of TGE by Lighter at the end of 2025, investors' focus in the perpetual contract DEX track began to shift—from the performance of already launched projects to the prospects of next-tier token issuance projects. Based on the current market performance, there is a high likelihood that a new wave of project launches will occur in 2026. During this cycle, many perpetual contract DEX platforms are still in the early TGE stage, leaving them with a considerable opportunity window.

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MerkleMaid

· 01-10 17:27

Once the Lighter TGE is completed, everyone starts digging into the next one. They say there will be a new wave in 2026, but it seems like many projects are just storytelling. How many can really come out? --- Why hasn't the perpetual DEX track cooled down yet? I thought no one was playing it anymore. --- There are indeed opportunities in the early stages of TGE platforms, but the key is not to get cut. --- New project waves in 2026? How credible is that... Every round is the same story, in the end, just a shell game. --- The window period does exist, but most of those entering now are empty-handed, waiting for the next wave of bagholders.

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TestnetScholar

· 01-10 00:41

Damn, it's the same logic again... After Lighter, it's the next one? I feel like it's always the same hype. Are there really that many good projects, or is it just gambling with luck? The 2026 release wave? Feels extremely risky, early investors have already taken heavy losses. The perpetual DEX track has been competitive for a long time, it's hard to say who can break through. How "significant" this window can be is just so-so, it all depends on who has better luck.

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DegenWhisperer

· 01-08 17:16

Wow, Lighter is up and attention has shifted entirely to the next batch? This pace feels a bit fast, is the 2026 new project wave coming? Do those DEXs that haven't issued tokens yet really have a chance? But it seems like this window of opportunity usually passes in the blink of an eye... Waiting there before the TGE? Let me see who can seize this wave... Wait, is there really still room for imagination in the perpetual contract track?

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GasWaster69

· 01-08 10:55

Lighter's TGE this time can be considered as firing the starting gun; subsequent projects will probably need to queue up... The new wave in 2026 looks like a period of dividends.

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MoodFollowsPrice

· 01-08 10:54

Wait, Lighter has already TGE? Why didn't I keep up with the pace... I need to catch up on my homework quickly.

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NFTBlackHole

· 01-08 10:53

Lighter has already TGE'd, so perpetual DEXs are about to reshuffle again... It feels like 2026 will really be the era of new projects, as the early ones have basically stabilized. But on the other hand, there are indeed quite a few projects that haven't issued tokens yet, it all depends on who can seize the opportunity. Wait, does the perpetual contract track already feel a bit saturated? Or am I overthinking it? The wave of new projects in 2026 is coming, so we need to be selective and avoid踩雷. With TGE clustering, is the next tier of investment opportunities opening up? Or is it just another new trick to cut leeks... Perpetual DEXs are getting so competitive that people still have to queue up for token issuance; this market is really intense. The opportunity window looks promising... I say this every time, but in reality, only a few can really benefit.

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DoomCanister

· 01-08 10:46

After the Lighter TGE is completed, the market focus shifts to the next batch. This pattern is similar each round, and there is indeed an opportunity in 2026.

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SerumSurfer

· 01-08 10:42

Here comes the hype again, can the perpetual contract DEX still turn around? --- The TGE trend is here, but how many projects can truly survive... --- The window period is good, but I'm just worried it’s another round of cutting leeks. --- Lighter completing TGE definitely catches attention, but there aren’t many reliable projects in the next tier. --- 2026 new project wave? I’ll just watch and not participate. Last time I said that, I lost a lot. --- The perpetual DEX track is so competitive, early investments haven't even broken even yet. --- The big opportunity window is there, but I don’t know who can seize it—just a bunch of concept coins. --- This round feels like betting on projects that are racing to be first to market, a bit risky.

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BTCBeliefStation

· 01-08 10:31

Once the Lighter TGE is completed, someone will immediately be eyeing the next wave. The heat transfer is incredibly fast. Wait, will there really be a wave of releases in 2026, or is this just another prelude to a round of cutting leeks? Perpetual contracts are indeed very profitable, no wonder everyone is rushing in. Honestly, perpetual DEXs are just like that, nothing new, brothers. The opportunity window is big, but I'm just afraid it will turn into a mess again. The key is who can get ashore this round, not who releases tokens first.

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