The popularity of Perp DEX has indeed surged. Lighter's airdrop share directly boosted user enthusiasm, with 25% allocation giving early participants a significant advantage, and the community response has been very enthusiastic. However, this has also sparked an interesting phenomenon—people are starting to look for the next derivative trading platform that can carry this wave.

Interestingly, just focusing on missed projects and feeling regretful isn't really meaningful. There are now players in the market with stronger data performance and more polished products. Don't rush to pat yourself on the back; instead, broaden your perspective and look at platforms that have put real effort into product design, user experience, and market mechanisms. The Perp DEX space is far from saturated, and the real opportunities often go to those willing to do in-depth research. The market cycle is long, so while chasing the next hot trend, don't forget to evaluate the fundamentals of projects—this is the key to long-term gains.