2025-12-26 02:24:53

I started getting into contracts at the end of September. At that time, my cousin suggested I start with farming and then see if I wanted to trade actively. Honestly, I didn't fully heed his advice — I knew nothing back then, and whenever I saw the market, I would blindly follow the trend and buy, which resulted in losing several hundred dollars. That period was really tough, and I was on the verge of a mental breakdown every day while holding positions.

Over the past few months, I’ve gradually learned some tricks and occasionally managed to execute one or two good trades. But the more I play, the more I realize one thing: trading contracts is really risky. Not only do you have to constantly monitor the market, but the psychological pressure is also overwhelming. In comparison, honestly farming airdrops feels much more stable — no threat of liquidation from leverage, and the returns are steady. Now I prefer to focus my main energy on mining airdrops, and only occasionally dabble in contracts, so I won’t get as addicted as I did at the beginning.

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DiamondHands

· 2025-12-28 08:11

Haha, I went through the same thing. Contracts are really the place to cut leeks. My cousin is right, you have to first gather some capital and build a foundation. Looking back now, those operations were just sending money. Explosive emotions are the norm. Airdrops are the steady route; leverage is not something you can play with. I resonate with that—the joy and pain of contracts are too extreme. Instead of staring at the charts until you break down, it's better to focus on farming airdrops. The mindset difference is huge. Spending a few hundred dollars on tuition to gain clarity is worth it. Just have some fun occasionally; addiction is real. I've seen too many people go all-in and lose everything.

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SerumSquirter

· 2025-12-27 21:16

Your cousin is right, contracts are really a mindset killer. --- That's why I only chase airdrops now and avoid leverage. A good mindset is key to lasting longer. --- Losing a few hundred dollars for the lesson was costly, but at least I didn't get liquidated. --- Staring at the screen until you break down? I choose to sleep and wait for the airdrop to arrive. --- Or you, with your clear thinking, don't let the contracts hijack you.

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TaxEvader

· 2025-12-27 17:11

Cousin's advice is indeed reliable, but unfortunately I realized it a bit late. Contracts are really mindset killers; a few hundred dollars in tuition fees is still cheap. Now it's better to focus on grabbing airdrops; that's the proper way to earn some extra. Just occasionally play around with contracts for fun, and don't get trapped again.

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FrogInTheWell

· 2025-12-27 07:37

Your cousin's advice still makes sense; contracts are indeed easy to get caught up in. --- Spending a few hundred dollars on tuition to stay sober is actually not bad. --- Focusing on airdrops is the safest, but I'm worried about missing out on a big bull market. --- Mindset is more valuable than skills; it's good that you realize this before it's too late. --- The feeling of liquidation is truly intense; I never want to experience it again. --- Balancing operations like this is actually quite rational. --- I also only started doing airdrops seriously after losing money on contracts.

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HorizonHunter

· 2025-12-26 02:55

Contracts are really a mindset killer; I now try to avoid them whenever possible. Claiming airdrops is so satisfying—stable and hassle-free.

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APY_Chaser

· 2025-12-26 02:53

My cousin's advice is truly heartfelt, too bad you didn't listen --- Losing a few hundred U can ruin your mood, this is the true face of contracts --- Now I realize, I should have listened and gone for the airdrop early --- Staring at the screen until your mentality collapses, is it worth it? Or is it better to just honestly mine airdrops --- When the contract liquidates in an instant, you still earn steadily—what kind of multiple choice is this? --- From blindly following the trend to understanding the market, paying tuition fees has been quite harsh --- Leverage is just a psychological pressure harvesting machine, isn't mining airdrops more appealing? --- The enlightenment gained from paying a few hundred U isn't addictive anymore --- Your cousin's initial advice should have been taken thoroughly; now it's a bit late to realize --- Holding positions until the breaking point... this is the normal state of contracts

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AirdropHunter007

· 2025-12-26 02:53

Smart contracts are really a trap; losing money is easy, making money is hard. It's better to just be honest and earn some small gains. My cousin is right; you should heed advice. I also learned this the hard way. Anyone who has experienced a mental breakdown knows how it feels. Right now, I'm just focusing on airdrops. The threat of liquidation is gone, and my sleep quality has improved significantly, really. Losing a few hundred USD during that period made me socially anxious. I never want to go through that again. Leverage is better left to big players; us regular folks can't afford to get hurt.

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PuzzledScholar

· 2025-12-26 02:48

Contracts are indeed a mindset killer; I’ve learned this through blood and tears. --- My cousin’s advice is really just to want you to follow the right path, but unfortunately, you have to pay tuition fees yourself to understand. --- Farming airdrops is the real way—stable and not stressful. Contracts are really not worth playing with. --- On the verge of a mental breakdown... I understand it too well. Every time I look at the K-line, I want to smash my phone. --- From mindless following to now having self-awareness, this is a good improvement. --- The wisdom gained from a few hundred USD in tuition fees is much better than many people. --- The current mindset is correct; treat contracts as a side hustle and don’t get too deep. --- Only when the leverage liquidates do you realize what despair is; airdrops are still the best. --- This mental journey is quite sincere, but I still have to ask myself if I can really control my hands.

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ThreeHornBlasts

· 2025-12-26 02:47

I should have listened to my cousin earlier; contracts can really mess people up. Claiming airdrops is indeed satisfying, no need to watch the market every day and blow your mind. Your realization is a bit late, haha. A few hundred dollars in tuition is quite cheap; some people lose even more. Contracts are just gambler's games; I try to avoid them whenever I can. Now I understand that stable income is the most important—don't always think about multiplying your money tenfold.

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RadioShackKnight

· 2025-12-26 02:42

My cousin's advice was right, but unfortunately I realized it too late. --- Spending a few hundred dollars on a lesson, the price is acceptable. --- Contracts are really a psychological game; if you can't handle it, don't play. --- From mindless following to being able to pick airdrops, this progress is good. --- That feeling on the verge of liquidation... better to just play it safe with small gains. --- Leverage is something I've only tried once; it's exhausting. --- If my cousin is right, just listen to him. Do I really have to pay my own tuition? --- This mindset is the right way to open up now. --- A mental breakdown or getting rich overnight is just one market move away; it's so exciting. --- The final destination for contract traders is to become an airdrop enthusiast. --- Staring at the screen until your mental state collapses isn't worth it.

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