2026-01-13 14:37:53

The loneliness of Web3 players is very real. Finding a partner in the community for in-depth conversations is not easy, and it's even more difficult in real life. Most friends simply don't understand what you're doing, and no one believes it when you try to explain. The most heartbreaking part is that in China, mentioning Web3 easily leads to being labeled—words like pyramid schemes and rug pulls come along with it. This cognitive gap causes many people to choose silence, only seeking a sense of belonging within the crypto community. This is not just personal loneliness, but also reflects the long road the entire industry still has to travel to break down prejudices and build trust.

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MondayYoloFridayCry

· 7h ago

Really, when I tell my family that I make some money from crypto, their expressions change immediately... That's so true. Now, who dares to mention Web3 on social media? They get labeled in minutes. I'm the kind of person who can only chat freely within the community; once outside the circle, I have to pretend to be silent. --- Labeling is just perfect; the atmosphere in the country is like that. Actually, the problem isn't really ours; it's that the overall public opinion environment is still too fragmented. --- Loneliness is real loneliness, but I think it's also a form of filtering... --- Those who understand will understand naturally; for those who don't, no matter how much you explain, it's useless. --- The industry still needs a long time to prove itself. In this process, we are probably the lonely pioneers.

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SchrodingerAirdrop

· 8h ago

Really, when I talk to my family about the crypto world, they immediately think I'm a scammer. I don't even bother explaining anymore. --- So we can only band together for warmth? How can we break out of this cycle if it continues like this? --- Given the current public opinion environment domestically, no wonder everyone is silent. Who wants to be insulted? --- The sense of loneliness is real, but luckily I have this community to chat with, or I might really go crazy. --- Honestly, more than the prejudice itself, what hurts more is that close people don't want to hear your explanations. --- Building trust in the industry definitely takes time, but to be honest, the current crackdown isn't as intense anymore. --- Sometimes I wonder if I should just hide like this; it's too exhausting to stand out.

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quiet_lurker

· 8h ago

I understand how you feel. The domestic environment is indeed like that, all colored glasses when you think about it. But silence can't change anything either. --- Really, sometimes being treated like a fool by family and friends is more painful than loneliness. --- The industry needs self-rescue; just huddling in the community to keep warm is useless. --- The term "cognitive gap" is used so well, it really hits my heart. --- Instead of waiting to break stereotypes, it's better to prove yourself first. --- No matter how small the circle, you can always find like-minded people, which is better than forcibly integrating into a world that doesn't understand you. --- The most annoying thing is explaining for a long time, and others just say "trading coins" and that's it. --- That's why I choose to speak less and focus on doing my own thing. --- The domestic public opinion environment is indeed unfriendly to Web3, but this is also an opportunity. --- Silence is not a solution, but sometimes I really don't want to waste words.

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WalletDetective

· 8h ago

Wow, this is my daily portrait... Just mentioning it to family members and I get scolded. --- Silence is golden, but it's also pretty exhausting, ngl. --- The cognitive gap is so true, there's no way to have a proper conversation. --- It's really hard to find like-minded people in the circle; everyone is on guard. --- Why do we have to be demonized? We're clearly working on the future. --- Feeling lonely? I guess that's the price to pay, since we're ahead of the curve. --- Whenever family and friends hear "Web3," they roll their eyes, so I just stay silent. --- When will this industry be properly recognized? It’s so heartbreaking.

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DeepRabbitHole

· 8h ago

Really, when I talk to family and friends about the crypto world, they immediately think I'm a scammer. This feeling is incredible. --- There are actually quite a few silent people. Afraid of being pointed out or judged, so they just keep quiet. --- The lack of awareness in this country is truly hopeless. As soon as you mention Web3, their eyes change instantly. --- Finding someone to talk to is even harder than finding a good project. I've given up. --- Everyone has experienced the feeling of being labeled, and gradually, they get used to loneliness. --- How long will it take to reverse the industry's trust issues? I am pessimistic. --- People inside the circle actually understand better; real life is like two completely isolated worlds. --- The term "cutting leeks" is almost overused, but those who actually do the work can't even speak out.

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AirdropNinja

· 8h ago

Really, when I tell my family about it, they just ask "Isn't this a scam?" I’m too lazy to explain anymore. --- The domestic public opinion environment is indeed poor, but we can't just complain. --- That's why I only chat on Telegram and Discord; real-life socializing is too exhausting. --- Lonely? Not really. I think being sober-minded alone is pretty good. --- Breaking stereotypes? First, let domestic media stop firing people just for mentioning Web3; that's like chasing after the wind. --- People who understand will come naturally; those who don't, it's useless to say more. --- Silence is golden. Stay low-key and earn crypto quietly. Don't shout all the time; you'll attract trouble. --- Actually, the hardest part isn't loneliness, but the kind of "pity" gaze from people around you. --- There are also hidden talents in the Web3 community; it depends on how you look for people. --- Forget it, I've already given up discussing this topic with my family.

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