A founder reached out again about their Monad project.

They wanted my take on what's next.

Here's what I told them, straight up:

First—squeeze every drop from those Monad grants while the window's open. Second, start building your presence as a thought leader now. Your project might pivot or fade, but your reputation compounds. Third, plan your exit strategy before the ecosystem cools off. We've watched this pattern repeat across chains.

The brutal truth? When hype cycles turn, only the prepared ones make it out intact.