2026-01-11 19:20:57

The biggest wealth secret in the crypto world often lies in the hands of those who can endure the cycle. Looking across the industry, not many projects from the 2018 wave survived; most have long since faded away. But some projects not only survived but also delved deeper into technological iteration—which in itself demonstrates strength.

Take the privacy public chain direction as an example. A few years ago, when privacy and compliance were mentioned, many people didn't understand what that meant. But looking back now, it was indeed a highly forward-looking layout. As regulations become increasingly strict, more and more institutions are entering this track, and the demand for privacy protection is growing exponentially. The market demand is here, and technological solutions must keep up.

Technologies like zero-knowledge proofs sound very complex in theory, but their practical function is simple—ensuring transaction transparency while protecting sensitive business information from exposure. This is the contradiction between the transparency of public chains and privacy needs, and solving it is not easy. Many emerging public chains are actually stuck here.

From an ecological perspective, after the mainnet deployment and in conjunction with the development of the RWA ecosystem, these projects have considerable imagination space. Moreover, from a market cap perspective, the current price hasn't fully priced in the underlying technological accumulation and potential. When market recognition truly catches up, it might be a different story.

The advantage of long-term thinkers is that they often see what others cannot and patiently wait for the day when value is realized.

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CryptoMom

· 01-11 19:49

Enduring the cycle is the true winner. I've heard this a hundred times, but it still hits home. Basically, it's about who can hold on. Not many have survived since 2018 until now. I'm optimistic about the privacy track. Institutions are entering, and regulations are pushing this demand. The market is set here. Zero-knowledge proofs sound extremely complex, but it's really about solving the contradiction of needing both transparency and privacy. It's indeed difficult. Current prices haven't fully reflected this yet. Once the market understands, there might be another wave.

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VitalikFanboy42

· 01-11 19:42

Only those who endure the cycle are the winners, and this really hits home. Projects that survived 2018 are few and far between; most have become dust in history. Privacy public chains do have some real stuff. Those who boasted about risk compliance back then are now laughed at; now they’ve become prophets. Zero-knowledge proofs, at their core, are about this—how to reconcile transparency and privacy, which is indeed a tough problem. RWA is taking off, and the potential is exploding. The current prices might not have fully reflected this yet. Just be patient and wait; after all, retail investors are just using time to exchange for opportunities. The day value is realized will probably be sudden. Holding on is the key to winning. Don’t rush; what’s meant to come will come. Those who understand are already in the game; it’s just a matter of who will laugh last. Long-termism may sound simple, but it’s incredibly difficult to practice, yet it’s truly the right path. How to put it, those who see through everything are quietly eating the gains. Technical accumulation, this kind of thing, the market will eventually give a price—it's just a matter of time.

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StealthMoon

· 01-11 19:27

Getting through the cycle is indeed the secret to wealth; the projects that survived 2018 can be counted on one hand. Privacy + compliance have been seriously underestimated; now I finally understand why some people kept promoting it back then. Zero-knowledge proofs sound fancy, but they actually aim to handle privacy and transparency simultaneously, which is quite challenging. Once RWA (Real-World Assets) picks up, the potential for this area will truly open up. It's probably not too late to get on board now. Long-termism? Basically, I build positions when others panic, and I think when others celebrate. The current price somewhat underestimates these projects' technical depth. Once awareness catches up, it will be a whole different story. There are many new projects stuck on privacy, but very few have truly mastered it. The barrier to entry is higher than you think. Wait, are you hinting at a specific project? If so, just say it. Those who survived 2018 have made a killing; those who doubted them back then must be feeling pretty uncomfortable now. Endurance is necessary, but choosing the right direction is even more critical.

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WalletDetective

· 01-11 19:21

Those who endure the cycle make money, there's no denying that, but the problem is most people simply can't hold on... Zero-knowledge proofs sound intimidating, but they actually solve just one problem. Projects that survived in 2018, I really can't count how many are still around. Privacy sector institutions are increasing, this wave might really be different. By the time the market reacts, prices will have already soared... Many projects are caught in the contradiction between privacy and transparency, and their true technical strength will be revealed. In simple terms, it's about trading time for space; those who patiently wait will be the happiest in the end. Once RWA picks up, the potential for projects like these is indeed huge. I agree that the current prices haven't fully realized their potential, but the question is, how long do we wait? People who can't hold on have been pushed out; what's left are the tough ones.

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