2026-01-14 18:53:38

Many people seem to be thriving, but it's mostly due to the media's amplified benefits. You see them speaking confidently on various professional topics, but essentially it's just marketing tactics—building a persona through popularity and exposure.

What truly warrants caution is that some people treat the media as their main career from the very beginning. They lack genuine career accumulation and instead create a false success story through public opinion manipulation. In such cases, either this "achievement" doesn't belong to them at all, or it's entirely fictitious. Those who have real output first and then use the media to amplify are the ones worth paying attention to.

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GateUser-9f682d4c

· 01-16 16:44

This tactic is seen too often, it feels like everyone now wants to get rich overnight by storytelling. First have the product, then talk; otherwise, it's all just a bubble. I'm just afraid that some people mistake packaging for real skill, and it all falls apart with a single poke. This is the core; truly capable people don't need to shout every day.

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MissedAirdropAgain

· 01-16 09:55

Bro is right, these marketing accounts rely on piling up hype to create personas that can't withstand scrutiny. Nowadays, those with real strength don't like to boast; instead, those who jump on trending topics want the whole internet to know how awesome they are. The key is, as these stories spread, some people genuinely start to believe them. Wake up, everyone. Compared to these, I still prefer those who quietly make big money and only reveal themselves later. Alright, finally someone dares to say this, but it's a pity that not many people are willing to listen.

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BakedCatFanboy

· 01-14 19:23

To put it simply, these days the screen is full of "persona," how many of them are truly genuine? Relying solely on media hype, even the most capable person can be turned into a legend. Real capable people are busy working behind the scenes; they have no time to promote themselves every day. This wave is indeed hard to distinguish; in the era of traffic, no one cares about your foundation. Wait, why don't those who are trending on hot searches every day show some real skills?

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MrRightClick

· 01-14 19:19

Some people really survive on hype, with no real skills or knowledge at all. The media amplifies this, and I'm almost numb to it—masters at making up stories. These days, it's hard to tell who's truly impressive and who's just bluffing. Speak only when you have results; otherwise, you're just talking nonsense. It seems that nine and a half out of ten so-called experts are just marketing tricks; without the hype, they're nothing.

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OnChainSleuth

· 01-14 19:19

You are absolutely right. Over the past few years, it's been all about pure tactics. Some influencers just rely on reposts and comments to boost their popularity, with no real skills or knowledge. I've seen through it long ago; only with actual output can one have the right to speak, otherwise it's just storytelling. The most annoying thing in the Web3 circle is this kind of behavior—riding hot topics and pretending to understand. When asked about details, they get exposed. Honestly, those who work quietly often go unnoticed, while the media loves to chase those who create buzz. In the end, it's still about information asymmetry—retail investors are fooled, while those with real output remain silent.

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