When I stepped into this industry back in 2017, the vision seemed transformative—a genuine movement to reshape finance and technology. Years later, I've watched that idealism slowly eroded by opportunists and questionable operators. The space that once promised integrity increasingly feels populated by people more interested in personal gain than building something meaningful. Lately, I've noticed myself stepping back from active engagement, choosing instead to observe how some of the people involved in high-profile roles continue to undermine the principles we thought we were fighting for. It's become harder to maintain enthusiasm when the human element keeps disappointing.