It's wild how many projects pulled in massive funding only to slowly collapse over time. Meanwhile, some early NFT collections—the ones you grabbed for free years ago—have shown way more staying power than most of those heavily-backed ventures. The gap between hype and reality keeps getting wider. But honestly, it's never been about the quick gains for me. Building meaningful communities, appreciating genuine artistry, and contributing to something with real creative substance—that's what keeps me going. The projects that last are the ones where people actually care about the vision, not just the money.