2026-01-22 02:09:20

Over the years, the difficulty for ordinary people to achieve asset breakthroughs in the crypto space has indeed increased. New players without funding and channel advantages find it increasingly challenging to seize opportunities, requiring sharper judgment and stronger execution.

So, what is my advice for friends who are just entering the circle? First, understand your own situation. If you have ample time and a strong desire to learn, you can start with mainstream ecosystems (such as DeFi projects on major public chains like Ethereum, Solana, etc.), which offer good liquidity and relatively manageable risks. If you're aiming for high risk and high reward, you can focus on early-stage projects in innovative sectors, but only after doing thorough research—don't follow the crowd blindly.

Another approach is to participate in testnet activities and ecosystem development, earning airdrops through contributions—this is currently a more realistic way for those without initial capital to turn things around. The key is to be patient, have a strategy, and avoid blindly going all-in on any one direction.

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not_your_keys

· 01-25 02:00

Airdrops sound easy, but in practice, you have to endure the grind. Many people can't stick with it for more than a few months.

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GweiTooHigh

· 01-25 01:30

Ultimately, you still need vision; without money, you have to rely on your brains.

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CantAffordPancake

· 01-23 11:57

Airdrop dreams still exist, but I'm just worried I won't be able to stick with it for three months and will give up. --- Honestly, without startup capital, you have to play the long game. Farming on testnets is indeed a way, the key is whether you can endure. --- Instead of chasing high-risk projects, it's better to first master the basics of DeFi with ETH and SOL, which is much more stable. --- All advice can't withstand a sudden crash; in the end, it's all about mindset. --- For newcomers with no funds and no channels, the nice way to put it is endurance; the harsh way is cannon fodder. --- Airdrops are all about luck; no matter how good the strategy is, you need to hit the right track.

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YieldWhisperer

· 01-22 02:32

Sounds good, but in reality, without funds, what can you play? --- Airdrop dreams will have to wait a few more years. --- Another set of old sayings, the mainstream ecosystem has already been fully competitive. --- Patience? In the crypto world, no one can wait. --- Testing the network for airdrops is indeed the only way out. --- Honestly, entering the circle now is just a fate of cannon fodder. --- High risk and high reward are all just deceptive concepts. --- Do your homework, do your homework, but in the end, it's just gambling luck. --- Can you turn things around without going all in? --- Wait until I make money from the ETH ecosystem before talking. --- This theory is useful for smart people. --- Solana ecosystem is starting to hype again. --- Still the same sentence, big money has already entered the market.

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ChainMaskedRider

· 01-22 02:15

To be honest, I'm also laying the groundwork for airdrops right now, but it really tests patience. A project might stay inactive for half a year without any movement.

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OffchainOracle

· 01-22 02:14

You're right, now is the era of eyeing opportunities. Without funds, doing airdrops is indeed the most practical way. Simply put, it's time for money, as long as you don't follow the trend blindly. Mainstream ecosystems are stable, but they can also be easily trapped; you still need to learn more yourself. The testnet can indeed create miracles; it all depends on who persists to the end. Blindly going all-in is just seeking death; I've heard too many such cases. Early projects offer high returns but come with high risks; you need to have the capacity to bear them. Recognizing yourself is truly the first step; don't overestimate yourself.

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