The overseas community has recently been buzzing. A project called APEMARS has been frequently compared to Solana, claiming to become the next high-performance public chain. The logic behind this is quite clear: Solana's ICO price was only $0.25 in the early days, and now it has soared above $200. Investors who missed out are now likely to be tempted by similar projects.

What is APEMARS mainly promoting? A combination of LayerZero cross-chain solutions and low Gas fees. The project team even claims that their cross-chain transaction speed is 100 times faster than Ethereum. It sounds very attractive, but a question needs to be asked—these data all come from the project team’s own statements, and the actual on-chain transaction volume has not yet surpassed one million transactions. There is still a gap between reality and hype.

From market reactions, it is indeed easy to see short-term hype, as FOMO sentiment can be contagious. But in the long run, the cross-chain sector is already a red ocean, with established players like Polygon and Axelar having long since secured their positions. Whether it can truly break through depends on whether the technology can be implemented effectively and whether the ecosystem can thrive. Relying solely on stories is not sustainable in the long term.