Project devs often forget their aim because somewhere along the way, the grind replaces the vision. At the start, it’s all about decentralization, freedom, empowering users, breaking old systems. It feels revolutionary. But then money floods in VCs, token launches, hype cycles and suddenly the goals shift.
Instead of asking “Are we building something real for people?” it becomes “How can we pump the token?” or “How fast can we ship to hit the next fundraising milestone?” Ego creeps in too. Founders start caring more about their Twitter following, their brand deals, their status among other devs. They get caught in the race instead of the reason they started.
Web3 also moves insanely fast. If you’re not dropping something every month, people think you’re dead. That pressure forces devs to cut corners, pivot, rebrand sometimes so many times they don’t even recognize their original roadmap.
Bottom line: greed, clout-chasing, pressure, and loss of soul. That’s why they forget. Not because they’re bad people, but because web3 tests your values every single day, and not everyone survives that test!

Absolutely! social media is still one of the most powerful tools for crypto adoption. It’s where communities form, ideas spread, and projects build trust and transparency. Without that open dialogue and visibility, adoption would slow way down!

You can build a crypto portfolio from scratch, even with zero liquidity but it’s a grind. Start with airdrops, testnets, and learn to earn platforms (Layer3, Galxe, RabbitHole, etc.). Do small tasks, interact with early stage projects, contribute in communities, you can earn tokens just for being active and early. If you’ve got skills (writing, design, dev), freelance for crypto on places like LaborX or CryptoJobs.
Once you start stacking, don’t spread too thin. Keep 50% in solid long-term plays like BTC/ETH, 30% in up and coming projects you actually believe in, and 20% for high-risk bets. Compound, reinvest, and keep learning. Your time and attention are your capital right now, use them smart and consistently. It’s not quick, but it works!

Personally I’ll say Nah, Ethereum’s definitely not dead. Every time the market dips or slows down, people start throwing that word around. but Ethereum’s still one of the strongest and most used platforms out there. It powers a massive chunk of DeFi, NFTs, and smart contracts in general. Big upgrades like the move to proof-of-stake and future scaling solutions are just part of a long term roadmap. It’s not going anywhere anytime soon.
The noise is just part of the cycle.

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Yes! You can rebrand and resurrect a forgotten project. The project can refresh the vision, update the tech, re-engage the community. A typical example is Ethereum or Gitcoin (formerly a small experiment). They rebranded and found new success. It’s not really about changing logos lol, it would take genuine dedication, innovation and the willingness to listen to the community. If a rebrand is done well, it can be a great push for a major comeback.

To be sincere, I’d say it’s a mixture (50/50 kinda thing). Some airdrops can still be genuine even with the space getting increasingly saturated. I’d advise to do your research, be cautious and prepared for the possibility of getting caught off guard. On the other hand, if you’re willing to put in the effort and time I’m pretty certain you’d find some gem. Just don’t forget that there’s always a catch, Nothing comes without a cost or consequence!

To be honest, i think it’s going to be tough for NFTs to hit the same level of success and hype as they did in the past. Back then, it was exciting and new, gave people the chance to discover a new world of digital arts and collectibles.
Currently, the markets very saturated, many more players in the game and takes so much to stand out. And people have gotten skeptical (the chances of people jumping just into anything with a fancy name and a promise of moonshot returns).
But again, I do think there’s still space for creativity and innovation in the NFT world. If people come up with unique concepts then yeah.
It would take a lot more effort to get people’s attention. If you’re passionate and put in the work, I think there’s still a lot of potential for growth and innovation.

I’ll say NXT.
NXT is a clear example of a gem that lost its sparkle. One of the first proof of stake cryptocurrencies. Was doing so well with a strong community. But regrettably the development slowed down and the project lost traction.

I’d say to handle your emotions in the crypto space, it’s a must to educate yourself, set goals and diversify your portfolio (to minimize risk). Emotional detachment also comes into play (stay informed but not consumed). Focusing on long term can also helps. If this principles are combined, I’m pretty sure one would be able to manage their emotions and make knowledgeable investment decisions.

Will people ever learn? Often times it is majorly the “Greed” factor that makes people fall for the scam, on the other hand, some people are quite ignorant and hop into meme coins and end up being scammed. People should prioritize doing their own background research before investing into any coin, until this happens, I’m afraid that the scam will keep thriving.

I strongly agree for most part. The more you delve into it, the more experience you gain. 🚀
Nobody started by knowing it all.

With the speculations ongoing with selling his X? I’d barely delve into it. Goodluck to those who buy.

For me I’d say SLP, SOL, MATIC and BNB (this is not a financial advice) do well to do your due diligence.

I think it depends on how and where exactly you invest in it. If you do some research you will realize that there's barely any billionaire who in their possession of assets doesn't have houses, some don't make money from it at the time but it doesn't change the fact that it is something you could sell later for a better price. There's so many ways to make money in real estate. From the buying and selling of lands, to that of houses, and even building it all from scratch and  selling it with your gain.

And I see that you say "VS buying Bitcoin". Don't forget that while Bitcoin has been doing well over the years, it doesn't mean that it is the best investment. In fact, there's nothing that is the best. All investments have their advantages and disadvantages.

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I think you shouldn’t say convince. Instead stick to introducing them to Bitcoin. How can you do this? It’s simple and straight forward; tell them what Bitcoin is, explain the whitepaper and its content to them. Show them statistics of Bitcoin adoption and even price increases over the past years, explain the value they could get from delving into it, but also highlight the disadvantages so they don’t think it’s a 100% safe haven.

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