2026-01-14 00:19:39

I often see people on social media boasting about independent personalities and aesthetic perspectives, yet they turn around and play those popular public chains. This isn't to say that public chains themselves are problematic, but some people's words and actions do seem a bit mismatched.

No matter how eloquently you speak, how can independent personality emerge when you're constantly constrained? Engaging in trend-following operations, where is the sense of perspective and aesthetic judgment?

I'm not advocating for a high and mighty attitude; I just think that in the relatively free ecosystem of Web3, instead of shouting slogans, it's better to first ask yourself whether each of your choices truly comes from your heart.

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SelfRugger

· 13h ago

This is a bold statement. I really like this kind of genuine voice, much clearer than those who talk big every day about independence. --- Yeah, you hit the point. Talking about big-picture thinking every day, but in the end just following the trend, it's truly speechless. --- The key point is this—does each choice truly come from the heart? That’s the real meaning of Web3. --- A wake-up article. After seeing so many self-proclaimed liberals, but actually acting quite conservatively, what about their actionability? --- Exactly, those who shout the loudest are often the ones following the trend the most, which is really ironic. --- The reasoning is correct, but how many people can truly be consistent in reality? I can’t do it either. --- That’s what I’ve always wanted to say. Finally, someone is being upfront. Hypocrisy is the most annoying.

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VCsSuckMyLiquidity

· 20h ago

Haha, well said. I’m most annoyed by people who shout about independent personalities but follow the crowd to chase hot topics. Really, they spend every day bragging about their vision, but when it comes to action, they’re just copy-paste machines. It’s hilarious. Web3 is all about freedom, but in the end, it’s still confined. Isn’t that a contradiction? The key is to ask yourself: do you truly believe, or are you just riding the trend? Instead of posting declarations every day, wouldn’t it be better to first achieve consistency inside and out? Is that difficult?

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MemeCurator

· 01-15 07:09

Haha, well said. You're just a follower still bragging about having an independent personality. I really can't hold back. --- That's what I dislike—the talk about vision, but all about hot projects in practice. --- Wake up, everyone. Web3 freedom is right there; it's not about copying and pasting mainstream choices. --- Let me tell you, there's a difference between genuine choice and following the trend, and you can see it in your wallet. --- Interesting, you've hit a nerve. --- Some people really believe in their own rhetoric, I can't help but laugh out loud. --- Talking about independent personality while in a state of restriction—this logic makes sense. --- Is it really that hard to ask yourself? Do you have to follow the crowd? --- Criticizing is easy, self-reflection is hard. Most people choose the former.

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ForkPrince

· 01-14 06:11

Well said, this is a typical case of "talking about Web3 but not practicing it." Following the trend is one thing, but insisting on packaging it as an independent personality is a bit funny. The true choice should be made after careful consideration, not rushing in just because others are making money.

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CryptoSurvivor

· 01-14 00:49

That's quite right. Every day, they boast about independent thinking, but then they follow the trend and buy popular chains. The contrast is indeed hard to hold together.

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Blockchainiac

· 01-14 00:49

Isn't this just a verbal revolution, but following the trend with your hands? Laughing to death. --- Thinking about it, the loudest voices are actually the fastest to act. Where does this logic even fit? --- I just want to ask, those who talk about independent thinking every day, why do they all have collective IQ drops when buying coins? --- Instead of bragging all day, it's better to do something truly different. Unfortunately, it's hard. --- After listening to so much about vision and aesthetics, it turns out they're still following the mainstream, which is basically shooting oneself in the foot. --- Isn't Web3 about freedom? But in the end, it's still being led by public opinion. --- Honestly, it's just a matter of choosing freedom versus taking real action, and they don't match. Quite regrettable. --- Everyone says they don't follow the trend, so who is actually following it? Truly ridiculous. --- Independent personality, you can't really shout it out. --- I think there is indeed some hypocrisy involved. Shouting slogans loudly is all it is.

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LongTermDreamer

· 01-14 00:46

Haha, well said. That's the tuition fee I lost three years ago. Back then, I was just riding the hype and didn't know how to wake up.

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RugPullProphet

· 01-14 00:45

Walking the talk is easy to say, but few actually do it. No matter how nice the words are, they can't hide the essence of following the crowd. The original intention of Web3's freedom is being gradually eroded. Look in the mirror and ask yourself, is it a true choice or being chosen? This sense of disconnection is becoming more and more apparent.

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PseudoIntellectual

· 01-14 00:45

Solved it, it's just a bunch of talkative literati. When it comes to choosing projects, their brains just rust. --- Sounds good, they’re faster than anyone else when jumping on trends. Is that your independent personality? --- Every day discussing the big picture, but their actions are as aimless as a kite. Laughable. --- With Web3 here, you should think about what you truly want. Don’t just talk without action. --- This is the current situation. There are many theorists, but very few who think independently. --- Basically, it’s just self-hypnosis here. Picking a hot coin makes you feel special. --- Inner self? Forget it, most people haven't even asked themselves this question. --- Looks very clear-headed, but in reality, their approach is still the same. A bit ironic.

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OnChainDetective

· 01-14 00:33

Ha, I see what you're saying, but I found a terrifying detail—those who constantly boast about independent personalities, the wallet address clusters show that their follow-the-trend transfers can be pinpointed to the second. Can you honestly say this isn't being manipulated behind the scenes?

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