2026-01-18 20:38:44

Recently, I discussed the trends in the crypto space over the past two years with a seasoned investor. Having held BTC since 2014, he has gradually retreated over the years but remains very interested in recent ecosystem developments.

During our chat, we outlined the hottest tracks in the current crypto world: from the prosperity of the BTC ecosystem, to the continued popularity of meme coins; from RWA (Real-World Asset on-chain) to the emergence of PayFi (Payment Finance); from the exploration of AI + Web3 integration, to innovative applications like Perp DEX and prediction markets. These areas each have their own buzz, attracting continuous participation and capital.

At the end of our conversation, he sighed and said, "Your generation really puts in the effort. Although most people don't make much money, your understanding and awareness of this field are truly deep."

This remark is quite thought-provoking—it reflects that while participants in the crypto space are well-informed and actively tracking hot topics, they still face challenges in translating knowledge into actual gains. This perhaps is a true reflection of the current phase of Web3.

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OldLeekNewSickle

· 5h ago

Knowing more and earning less, this is our fate Really, if one person could thoroughly understand all the tracks, they would still get cut Senior brother, this sentence sounds comfortable, but it's actually saying that we are all smart poor people The key is, in this round of RWA and PayFi, how many people can truly get a piece of the pie? Honestly, if having abundant knowledge reserves could make money, I would have achieved financial freedom long ago No more words, first hide a few reliable targets, and try your luck in the next round This is the current state of Web3, analyzing but not making money, project teams are the ones truly putting in effort

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RektDetective

· 19h ago

Haha, you're so right. The more you know, the less you earn—that's the current situation. The more you understand, the easier it is to get cut off. Truly. Feels like the big brothers in 2014 are just watching us like small-town youths🤦. Concepts like RWA, PayFi, Perp are being hyped every day, but the real bottom-fishers are still those old foxes. Is it really so hard to monetize knowledge, or is there simply no chance for a curve overtaking? Those who just hold coins are actually earning the most—how magical is that? Our generation is too greedy, chasing hot trends to the point of risking everything. The old folks saw through it long ago. The crypto world is like this—you get smarter, you get poorer. It's all tears when you say it.

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DefiOldTrickster

· 01-18 23:25

Knowing more doesn't outweigh the annualized return, buddy. How many times has this brother's investment grown since 2014? Are we just following the trend and chasing hot topics? That's the difference—more knowledge can actually make it easier to fall into the "smart person's trap."

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DeFiAlchemist

· 01-18 21:09

ngl the yield on all this "knowledge accumulation" seems inversely correlated with actual portfolio returns... classic protocol inefficiency

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gas_guzzler

· 01-18 21:01

This is just outrageous. We are truly a knowledge base, but the money-making part is completely empty.

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LiquidityWitch

· 01-18 20:58

lmao the knowledge-to-profit ratio in this space is genuinely cursed... we're all brewing alpha in dark pools but the yields never materialize 🫠

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DegenWhisperer

· 01-18 20:56

A typical "I know a lot but don't earn much" trait, haha. This is the true reflection of the current crypto world.

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screenshot_gains

· 01-18 20:51

Knowing more and earning less, this is our fate haha That hit the nail on the head, studying RWA, PayFi, Perp every day, but the account still looks the same This guy sees through it all, knowledge is valuable but money isn't Deep understanding ≠ deep profit, realizing this is enlightenment Every day dealing with so many tracks, going bald and still broke Honestly, the most heartbreaking thing in the crypto world is "You're right but can't make money" But it's okay, at least we're better than those who just talk nonsense Someone should have said this long ago, a full score for heartbreak The problem is how to turn knowledge into profit, that's the real test In an era of explosive knowledge, but money still belongs to a very few No matter how hot the tracks get, it’s never our turn, always this feeling

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