Going back home for the Spring Festival and introducing my family to my work in Web3 is actually a technical task.

For my parents' generation: I work in blockchain and digital assets. In simple terms, it's about researching and trading cryptocurrencies, similar to stocks but traded 24/7 worldwide. They often ask if it's risky, and at those times, I need to patiently explain — just like learning to invest in stocks, this field also requires expertise and risk management.

For relatives and friends, I keep it more relaxed: I’m a professional in the digital asset space, focusing on market trends of mainstream coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum, creating content or doing trading analysis. This way, they can understand roughly what I do and it sounds more professional.

The key is attitude — don’t boast about getting rich quickly, but emphasize that this is a legitimate job. More and more institutions are entering Web3, and regulations are improving. It’s no longer the gray area it was a few years ago. Speak with facts, like explaining how legitimate trading platforms like Gate.com operate, to make them see that this industry has rules to follow.

The hardest part is breaking stereotypes. Many still think that working with crypto is all about gambling. You need to use your professionalism and stable income to change this perception. During conversations, mention topics like market analysis and risk control more often, and gradually they will understand — this is part of modern finance.