2026-01-17 22:25:07

The crypto market needs a reality check this year. It's time to let weak Layer 1 ecosystems face the music—those zombie chains bleeding users and capital need to exit the stage. Instead of spreading liquidity paper-thin across dozens of competing networks, we should see consolidation. A few proven L1s will capture the lion's share, building genuine network effects and real utility. And honestly? The Ponzi-style rotation meta has overstayed its welcome. Hype cycles, pump-and-dump schemes, constant rebranding—these games are exhausting and unsustainable. The market matures when we shift gears: slower momentum, genuine adoption, accumulated value. Less carnival, more construction.

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PretendingToReadDocs

· 01-20 17:57

That's a valid point, but the reality is that most people are still betting on those zombie chains coming back to life. This round of reshuffling should have happened a long time ago; garbage L1s should be gone. It's the truth, but everyone knows that carnival is the real addictive thing. Stay sober, but there are very few who truly have the patience to play construction. L1 integration sounds great, but it means a lot of retail investors will have to cut losses—just thinking about it is uncomfortable. Hmm, it's a bit late to say this now... Why didn't we shout about it last year? Crazy rotation is the essence of this industry; if you want to change that, you'll have to wait for a bear market.

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FloorPriceNightmare

· 01-20 13:13

Well said, finally someone dares to tear through this layer of paper. Zombie chains indeed deserve to die; right now, money is just scrambling around. But can it really be integrated? These founders probably can't part with that little liquidity, haha. The rotation meta has been ruined; now it's all just scams and games. Let's wait and see who can truly survive.

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SingleForYears

· 01-18 18:06

Really, tired of those zombie chains still sucking blood Crypto should undergo a major cleanup, no more dispersing liquidity Basically, it's big fish eating small fish, leaving only a few survivors Projects that survive on hype should have died long ago Construction > hype, I agree with this point

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ApeShotFirst

· 01-17 22:52

To be honest, this set of theories sounds very comfortable, but I'll believe it when I see real consolidation happen. Damn zombie chains, but the next zombie chain is already on its way. Don't lie to me and say the market is mature. Wait, is he saying to stop pumping? Then what am I playing for... Instead of waiting for consolidation, why not bet on which L1 will be the last one standing? Oh my, this is the bear market rhetoric, seems like the bottom signal is coming, huh?

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TokenDustCollector

· 01-17 22:49

You're absolutely right. Those air L1s should clear the field; constantly siphoning funds and pretending to be major players. This round really needs a reshuffle, or liquidity will be diluted even more severely. The crypto circle keeps going in circles. When can we seriously start building something? Zombie chains should die; stop wasting everyone's gas fees. Agreed, less hype and more development. It's too exhausting right now. With liquidity so dispersed, no one can make money. It’s better to go all-in on a few main chains. The spinning relay pools should disappear quickly; I'm really experiencing aesthetic fatigue. This is a harsh statement, but someone needs to break through this layer of paper. Wait, what about those small tokens? Will they just go to zero? The construction phase is here, but the retail investors are still dreaming of the next hundredfold. Consolidation is the way to go. The multi-chain era should come to an end.

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zkProofGremlin

· 01-17 22:49

It was about time to kill off a batch of air chains, otherwise this market will never grow up. Wait, can those big L1s really deliver or are they just blowing smoke? The ponzi rotation of the meta is really annoying, every day new coins, new concepts, new packaging—I'm exhausted. It sounds good, but who is really building something? Can they make money during the development phase? The claim that the LSD ecosystem is completely over is too absolute; some are indeed useful. The true network effect is still far away, don’t be so optimistic.

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down_only_larry

· 01-17 22:48

To be honest, if the chain is dead, just let it die. There's nothing to regret. Bubbles that are blown up will eventually burst. Instead of waiting to die, might as well be quick about it. Rotation Meta should have cooled down long ago. It's really annoying. This round, let's see who truly has users.

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OnlyOnMainnet

· 01-17 22:42

Honestly, zombie chains should have died long ago. Continuing to live is just a waste of gas fees. Projects that are truly building should have already stood out, not this cycle of cutting leeks one after another. I'm tired of pumps and rebrands; I want to see some real, tangible developments. Retail liquidity has already been drained; it's time to clear the field. If anyone is still chasing those vapor L1s this time, they only have themselves to blame.

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ForkYouPayMe

· 01-17 22:28

It sounds good, but the wallets of retail investors who truly get wiped out will always be the ones to suffer. It's right to say that zombie chains should be eliminated, but the problem is that the next coin to be hyped up has already been decided. Anyway, it's just a matter of changing names to continue the scam. Wait, are you saying only major coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum should be kept? Then what hope is there for small coins... Honestly, I'm tired of hearing this. The market won't mature; it will just keep changing to new ways of harvesting. Without the hype cycle, it's even more terrifying because at that time, scamming people was completely silent.

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