2026-01-17 16:27:58

Let's talk about the most regrettable choice in this round of the market—Dogecoin.

When I entered the crypto space in 2019, during the last bull run, DOGE was the top trend. Discussions were everywhere on social media, and the hype was overwhelming. At that time, a big influencer was constantly promoting it, riding the wave of popularity. But what happened? In this round, the price performance has been somewhat disappointing.

Why is that? Frankly, the hype has faded. After that level of attention decreased, DOGE gradually became just a conceptual coin. From a technical perspective, it has little innovation. From an application standpoint, it hasn't formed a significant ecosystem. Naturally, its appeal has diminished.

In this market cycle, some coins have taken off thanks to narrative-driven hype, but DOGE has remained stagnant. That’s the reality.

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BrokenRugs

· 01-19 16:38

Can DOGE make a comeback? It feels like it's just relying on its old reputation.

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BoredStaker

· 01-17 16:57

Dogecoin is just the story coin from back then. Big influencers hype it up and it soars, but now there's really nothing left. This round of DOGE is indeed a bit disappointing; it can't be sustained by hype alone. It's better to look at coins with ecosystems. Dogecoin just rides on trending topics. Speaking of which, those who bought in early are probably regretting it now, haha. This coin is just a traffic star, with no technical content. No wonder it's being crushed.

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DefiSecurityGuard

· 01-17 16:57

⚠️ CRITICAL: doge's entire value prop was always social hype, zero on-chain utility. classic honeypot narrative collapse. DYOR before chasing dead memes.

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SmallMilkPot

· 01-17 16:52

Hold on tight, we're about to take off 🛫

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SquidTeacher

· 01-17 16:42

My several comments: 1. As for doge, it’s just a popularity king turning into a concept coin. Without solid technical fundamentals, it simply can't hold up. 2. It hits hard. That wave of hype blew past and disappeared, and now looking at it, it’s indeed a bit embarrassing. 3. Once the hype fades, the true nature is revealed. This is the price of having no ecosystem... 4. Wait, is it possible that it’s just not its time yet? This round isn’t over. 5. Doge should have recognized its essence as a meme coin long ago. Trying to pretend it’s a tech coin is a lost cause. 6. Standing still is real, but on the other hand, who can precisely hit the timing? That’s the game. 7. The most fatal thing is the fading of popularity. Without new narratives, it’s truly over. 8. Actually, over the past few years, all concept coins have been reenacting this script. It’s become quite common.

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ProposalDetective

· 01-17 16:36

Haha, to put it simply, it's that old saying—hype is everything. Coins without a story get ignored. --- As for DOGE, it's probably the celebrity effect in the crypto world. When big influencers hype it, it soars; when they stop talking, it cools down. --- So, are there still people HODLing DOGE now? I find it awkward to watch. --- Honestly, coins without innovation or an ecosystem are pointless, no matter how famous they are. These days, having a story is what makes a coin popular. --- The group that once shouted about DOGE has now moved on to chase new narratives, while DOGE just stands here foolishly. --- This is what the market reality is—once the hype fades, it’s nothing. --- I remember someone even said DOGE would be the currency of the future. Laughable, but what’s the result? --- Without sustained attention and support, concept coins are just that—concepts.

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DisillusiionOracle

· 01-17 16:32

It's been years of hype with no movement, it cracks me up --- DOGE really relies on popularity; technology and use cases are just decorations --- Honestly, the people who followed and bought in early are probably kicking themselves now --- Once the hype fades, the truth comes out—this is the fate of meme coins --- Without real-world applications, it will eventually be crushed by new narratives --- Still waiting for influencers to pump it? Wake up, buddy --- Concept coins are like that; once the tide goes out, they’re nothing --- Why isn’t anyone hyping it anymore? It’s so boring --- Compared to projects with ecosystems, DOGE really underperforms --- The times have changed; relying solely on fame is no longer enough

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