2026-01-15 09:31:12

After reading Berachain's year-end summary, I do have some thoughts.

To be honest, 2025 is a test for the entire L1 ecosystem. Market enthusiasm has cooled down, skepticism is rising, and it seems like many projects have already told their stories. Investors' patience is wearing thin. During this time, most altcoins and new L1s are struggling to sustain themselves, trying to prolong their life with old tricks—mainly marketing hype and concept speculation.

But what’s interesting about Berachain is right here. They haven't stubbornly stuck to the old ways; instead, they made a clear-headed choice: to recognize the situation and decisively pivot. This isn’t a forced compromise but a proactive strategic adjustment.

In this volatile cycle, a project's decision-making ability often determines its survival. Berachain’s move shows they are thinking about how to truly align with ecosystem needs rather than blindly chasing trends. This kind of sober attitude is actually quite rare in today’s L1 competition.

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QuietlyStaking

· 23h ago

I firmly agree with this point; unlike other L1s that are still stubbornly clinging to their stories. Truly awake.

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MerkleMaid

· 01-17 16:46

To be honest, reading this article, it feels a bit exaggerated. Berachain has really woken up, or is it just telling stories with a different approach? Let's wait and see.

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GasFeeNightmare

· 01-15 18:17

Honestly, there aren't many projects willing to pivot at this point. Most are just stubbornly holding on. Berachain's recent moves seem to be well thought out; they aren't just following the trend blindly. In this cycle, projects that can make decisions have a higher chance of survival. But to be fair, the real test is still ahead. Let's see their execution capability first. Wait, what direction are they pivoting to? Can you be more specific?

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DefiVeteran

· 01-15 10:01

No hype, no negativity, this wave indeed shows the pattern --- Switching? Much better than those still making up stories --- There are too few clear-headed projects, most are just stubborn dead ducks --- This is the real way to survive --- Exactly, now it's all about who can withstand this round of reshuffling --- Compared to those still doing marketing, it truly refreshes the understanding --- Projects that dare to switch are rare, most are betting on one last shot --- That's why my opinion on Berachain has changed --- Forcing life and actively adjusting, the difference is obvious

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WalletWhisperer

· 01-15 09:59

ngl the wallet clustering data on this one's pretty interesting... berachain actually reading the room while others still chasing narratives that died months ago. most projects just rotate through the same playbook but this feels different, almost surgical. wonder what the on-chain metrics actually say though

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alpha_leaker

· 01-15 09:59

Speaking of which, such rational decision-making is really rare in the crypto world; most are still forcefully spinning stories.

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BlockImposter

· 01-15 09:54

Speaking of Berachain, this move is actually quite impressive, unlike those projects that keep telling stories and refuse to admit defeat. They just accept the adjustment, which is the real way to stay alive. Thumbs up, much more realistic than those L1 projects still blowing bubbles. If they decide to turn, then turn. It's better than stubbornly forcing stories, at least they have some reaction capability. The rhythm is good, knowing when to bow their head. But I'm just curious, can they really survive this wave? Or is it another form of life extension? I love this kind of clear-headed choice. Can other projects learn from it?

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BearMarketBuyer

· 01-15 09:45

Indeed, Berachain's recent moves are quite impressive, unlike some projects that only talk big. Projects that turn decisively tend to last longer, there's no doubt about that.

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