2026-01-15 00:22:12

Interesting phenomenon: the largest airdrops actually come from projects that were not very popular in the past.

Think about it again, the projects that truly bring huge benefits to airdrop participants were not necessarily hot topics or star projects that everyone was paying attention to in the early days. On the contrary, projects that constantly occupy discussion hotspots and are frequently mentioned often yield ordinary airdrop returns in the end.

What is the logic behind this? Perhaps it is because low-profile projects are more likely to attract genuine users and reduce speculators. Or maybe, truly valuable innovations are often short-term overlooked by the market. Market attention and project potential are sometimes inverse indicators.

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RetiredMiner

· 01-16 18:16

That's why I always lurk in those neglected corners, and end up making a lot of profit. The projects that are constantly noisy have long been drained by exploiters; the real big gains are in the shadows. I've sensed it for a while— the noisier the place, the lower the profit. This time, it was confirmed. Damn, I wish I hadn't followed the trend and rushed into those hot projects; it's really a loss. Places with many people have fierce competition. The truly smart ones have already gone for the niche opportunities. That makes sense. The reverse indicator trick really works every time. I've discovered many good things using this approach. Market attention is limited; spreading it over hot projects actually leaves less for us. I found out that some people really made a fortune with this strategy, and now I trust reverse trading even more. The ones who benefit are always those who stay out of the spotlight. Now I understand.

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ETHmaxi_NoFilter

· 01-16 13:08

Damn, this is why my early efforts to harvest profits were always because no one had heard of those crappy projects... Low-profile projects are the real gold and silver; popular ones are just for scamming newbies. If I had known to do the opposite, I would have made a fortune, but unfortunately, I always follow the trend. This logic holds true in the crypto world: the more hyped a project is, the more disappointing it turns out to be. I knew it—those obscure little projects often surprise everyone with miracles.

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SerumSquirrel

· 01-15 08:50

I got defensive; I should have known better than to chase trending projects. Watching those viral hits every day only leads to getting burned. The less popular things are actually more profitable; this logic is truly ironic. To put it simply, the more crowded the place, the more traps there are. The real opportunities are in the overlooked corners. Those projects that are hyped up every day end up being dumped on, and no one wants to buy in, which is indeed absurd. Projects that didn't gain popularity early on have actually accumulated true believers, no wonder the airdrops are so aggressive in the end. It feels like the ultimate manifestation of information asymmetry—most people will never make big money. High topic popularity ≠ good project. I need to think this logic over carefully. Low-key projects are the real dark horses. Next time, I need to think in the opposite direction.

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MysteryBoxAddict

· 01-15 05:33

Really, the more a project is noisy, the more it drags down the overall scene. Those who speak out every day actually haven't made much profit. --- Low-key projects are the real printing presses; early users are extremely satisfied. --- Basically, the more a project is hyped, the more it becomes a paradise for bagholders. --- That's why those small projects that no one pays attention to end up airdropping like crazy—now I get it. --- Market attention as an inverse indicator is really spot on. I was blinded by hype before. --- Got it. From now on, I'll focus on copying those projects no one talks about; niche projects are the way to get rich. --- This logic is brilliant. Speculators chase hot topics, while niche projects are the pure land.

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OnChainSleuth

· 01-15 00:52

Wow, that's why I gave up on those projects that are hyped every day. Quietly working on those ignored by everyone has actually made me a lot of money.

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MidnightTrader

· 01-15 00:50

Really, the lower-profile projects tend to yield higher returns, while those that are hyped every day are actually the ones cutting leeks. --- So, those chasing hot topics are just here to make money; obscure projects are the real gold mines. --- That's why I never follow the trend, only choose projects no one has heard of. --- Honestly, I keep my distance from highly popular projects. Is that strange? --- The idea of reverse indicators is clever; I'll try doing the opposite tomorrow. --- Low attention = genuine users. I accept this logic; next time, I'll look for obscure gems. --- Got it, I need to learn to see the opposite; don't touch what others hype up. --- So, the key is to have independent judgment and not be swayed by public opinion. --- This explains why some small groups I'm in have such outrageous returns. --- The key is to be patient and wait; not all obscure projects can take off.

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P2ENotWorking

· 01-15 00:50

You're absolutely right. Those early projects that no one paid attention to can actually make big money. Now, the projects that are hyped every day tend to underperform. --- That's why I prefer to go undercover and look for obscure projects rather than follow the hot trends. --- I just remembered, I missed several good projects like that before. They were dead cold at the time, and now my friends are making crazy profits. --- The concept of inverse indicators is brilliant. The hotter the project, the more cautious I become. --- So basically, it's a combination of persistence and luck. Too many people can't play this game. --- It's frustrating. As a trend follower, I can only eat leftovers. --- Where are the big airdrop hunters digging now? It feels like good projects are getting harder and harder to find. --- Got it. From now on, I'll focus on those ignored by others. Maybe the next big profit is right there. --- This analysis is really insightful. The difference between genuine users and speculators is clearly shown here. --- Oh, I see. It's like applying the reverse of the "bad money drives out good money" theory.

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YieldHunter

· 01-15 00:49

nah actually if you look at the data, the hype ones always dump hardest on airdrop day... low tvl protocols hit different fr

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FalseProfitProphet

· 01-15 00:32

Damn, isn't this exactly what I've been saying? The more noisy a project is, the more it sucks. I should have known not to chase after those hot topics, and I would have missed out on real opportunities. This theory was summarized as early as 2019, so why is it only now gaining popularity? That's right, there are too many speculators now, and low-key projects are actually the pure land. The contradiction is, the more people know this truth, the less low-key the low-profile projects become. The crypto world is a reverse indicator; the more hyped up, the more likely it's a scam. It's really about information asymmetry—whoever can seize that window period makes money. Real users vs. speculators, this divide is becoming more and more obvious. It's hard to hold on; now all projects are thinking about how to generate hype, and the internal competition is killing us. Remember the Uniswap airdrop? At that time, no one was hyping it, and yet... This is called great wisdom appearing foolish; the more low-key, the more capable.

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GasGrillMaster

· 01-15 00:25

Being low-key actually leads to sudden wealth; I believe in this logic. --- So I still need to focus on working hard and not bragging every day, got it. --- Damn, doesn't that mean while we're all chasing trending projects, the money has already grown in the corner? --- With so many projects talking so much, they are often just harvesting; those with real value are rarely discussed. --- Forget it, now I have to look for those nobody cares about in the chain. --- The concept of inverse indicators is brilliant; the market is just an inverse casino. --- I should have realized long ago that the more hype there is, the more scammers there are; obscure projects are actually blind spots. --- With this mindset, avoiding being cut once is considered a win. --- But the problem is, how do you find truly low-key good projects? That’s the real challenge. --- Projects that are shouted about every day in the community have never made a profit; lessons learned through blood and tears.

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