2026-01-14 12:38:37

Recently, practitioners returning from tech expos mentioned an interesting phenomenon—the solid sense of grounding when standing in front of a real product demonstration stage. Over the past few years, this feeling has been almost absent at major crypto conferences.

This contrast struck a nerve with many people. Watching the technological innovation narrative in the crypto space become increasingly weak, while being overwhelmed by scams of quick-profit projects and low-quality tokens, has left many exhausted. Practitioners are anxious about the stagnation of the narrative and also tired of the short-sighted trends within the ecosystem.

In comparison, those projects with real application scenarios and tangible products instead give people a sense of stable confidence. This perhaps also indicates that what the crypto ecosystem truly needs is not just louder concepts, but more grounded, tangible things that can be seen and touched.

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OnchainDetective

· 5h ago

Really, what can a bunch of hype concepts bring? Isn't it just another round of leek feast The ecosystem should wake up, stop messing around with those flashy things Real products are truly the key; everything else is虚的 That's why I increasingly favor those quiet teams that focus on doing the work There are so many concepts, but how many are truly usable... Reliable projects are just this many, and they have to be dug out one by one

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ContractHunter

· 5h ago

Really, these years crypto conferences have just been PPT shows, no one cares about things that can actually be used. --- Honestly, it's all about trying to cut the leeks. Who's really working on practical products? --- Compared to hearing more concepts, I just want to see a working app... Is that too much to ask? --- That's why I'm now more focused on those quiet teams working behind the scenes. They're much more reliable than fancy narratives. --- You've hit the nail on the head. The ecosystem now just lacks this down-to-earth stuff. --- I feel the same. Every time I go to a conference, it's just some pseudo-innovative projects, endless bragging. --- Indeed, the narrative of technological innovation has been overused. It's time to change tactics. --- Solid implementation? Uh... that word is probably a rare commodity in crypto. --- Wow, you've pinpointed the root of the industry's problems.

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just_here_for_vibes

· 5h ago

Honestly, over the past few years, crypto conferences have just been a bunch of PPT shows, really nothing special to watch. Instead, those who focus on developing products quietly are the ones worth paying attention to. *** We've been brainwashed by stories in the crypto world; it's still about seeing tangible results. *** That hurts. It really feels like the concepts are becoming more and more hollow, and there are fewer truly usable things. *** Instead of just telling stories, it's better to actually create something. Too many projects just talk big. *** This is what I want to see—solid products are more valuable than the most beautiful whitepapers. *** The crypto industry is missing this sincerity. It's embarrassing that they hold conferences every day while still pulling the same old tricks. *** These illusory narratives have killed my sense of expectation; it's time to cool down. *** Teams with technology and products have long since settled down to do real work; they don't rely on storytelling to survive.

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CryptoTarotReader

· 6h ago

Exactly right. Recently, many project teams hold meetings just to hype concepts, and truly usable products are few and far between. The current crypto scene is indeed rotten, with everyone reacting to rumors daily. It’s better to look at how traditional technology operates. Seize this opportunity. Whoever creates something real first will win. The current threshold is actually lower. It feels like the next wave will belong to the doers. The bullshippers will be left behind.

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