2026-01-17 10:34:18

Looking at this round of market, the entire narrative of public chains seems to have fallen into silence, and no one can say for sure whether there will be a reversal by 2026. Recently, I came across a creator project focused on Layer1, specializing in the payments track, with a fairly clear approach.

The current question is, with the market dropping so sharply, is there still value in laying low? Honestly, from the long-term logic of payment public chains, this kind of adjustment period might actually be a good time to position. The Layer1 payment direction hasn't completely failed; it's just that the narrative is temporarily cooling down.

Some investors are starting to consider sniping some chips at the bottom. If you truly believe in the future of this track, it might be worth considering when the decline is deep. But the prerequisite is that you understand the project's fundamentals and don't chase high out of FOMO. The biggest test right now is whether you can maintain clear judgment amid pessimistic sentiment.

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zkProofGremlin

· 01-19 21:54

Bottom sniper sounds good, but honestly it depends on whether you have the mental resilience to withstand continued drops. The narrative of payment is indeed a bit cold, but let's wait and see; maybe this is the best time to get in. You need to understand the fundamentals clearly; don't follow the crowd and buy blindly.

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HashRateHermit

· 01-19 05:56

The public blockchain payments sector has indeed cooled down, but I don't think it's dead. Bottom positioning depends on the project; don't act recklessly.

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DefiOldTrickster

· 01-18 01:16

In the game of payment public chains, I've been playing for so many years and I have only one feeling — the bear market is the real accumulation period, and those who shout "completely over" are just weeds unworthy of bottom-fishing. Reversal in 2026? Wake up, everyone, on-chain data speaks for itself. Those entering now are the ones making the big gains.

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InscriptionGriller

· 01-17 11:03

I've heard this set of narratives about payment public chains too many times. Every time they say that when it cools down, it's actually an opportunity. But what's the result? 2026? Bro, let's first get through 2025 before talking about that. Don't keep obsessing over bottom-sniping; be careful not to get caught in a trap.

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StillBuyingTheDip

· 01-17 11:02

Payment public chain is indeed a bit sluggish... but I think the colder it gets, the more opportunities there are. The key is to have patience. Whether this bottom wave is a sniper or not really depends on the fundamentals. Don't get caught up in narratives and get chopped. A reversal in 2026? That's too far away. I'm only looking at the deployment opportunities this year. Cold narratives actually don't require chasing after chips; there's time to study carefully. In these pessimistic periods, sober investors can make big money... or they could lose a lot. The payment track isn't dead; it's just that the story can't be told anymore, but the technology is still there. Honestly, those building positions now should be mentally prepared for two or three years.

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MondayYoloFridayCry

· 01-17 10:58

As for the public chain payments, I think it still depends on whether the team can actually deliver something. Just talking about stories is meaningless. There is indeed an opportunity at the bottom, but don't get cut off. Reversal in 2026? Let's just focus on surviving first. To be honest, it's now a test of mental resilience. If you can hold on, you win. Public chains have been cold for so long, but it actually makes me a bit hopeful.

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LiquidationWatcher

· 01-17 10:54

Payment public chains... To put it simply, it's about who can survive until 2026. Right now, it's really about psychological preparedness for ambushes. Bottom fishing for chips sounds appealing, but the key is to distinguish who has genuine fundamentals and who is just storytelling.

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