2026-01-13 05:34:18

I ran a benchmark experiment with AI—invested 10,000 yuan each in A-shares, US stocks, and the crypto market at the beginning of 2025, and observed the account performance by the end of the year. As expected, the results align with most people's experiences. However, from the perspective of making quick gains, the cryptocurrency market remains the most promising track. These days, to quickly accumulate through airdrops, incentives, and liquidity mining, the mechanism design in the crypto space is indeed more friendly.

In the long run, my plan is to first clear my debts before considering dollar-cost averaging into Bitcoin. But the reality is, for dollar-cost averaging to truly show results, you need to mentally prepare for 3 to 5 years. No rush.

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OnchainArchaeologist

· 8h ago

Making money definitely feels the best in the crypto world, but the premise is to live long enough. Your debt-first approach is not wrong; you're much more clear-headed than many who go all-in. Talking about psychological preparation for 3 to 5 years is easy, but actually implementing it is really tough. The returns from the A-shares market are indeed dull compared to the crypto world. The biggest risk of dollar-cost averaging is breaking the cycle midway, which truly tests human nature. Airdrop mining sounds easy, but there are many pitfalls—don't say we didn't warn you. Pay off your debts first before investing; that's true investing, not gambling.

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CryptoFortuneTeller

· 01-14 12:15

Crypto circle grabbing毛确实是赚快钱的活儿，但真正赚到钱的有几个？ Bro, your mindset is right. Pay off debt first, then invest regularly—much more reliable than most. Three to five years of mental preparation sounds easy; can one in ten stick with it? Airdrop mining sounds easy, but in reality, it's all traps. One careless move and you're cut. Dollar-cost averaging is really about mental strength; only those who can endure will succeed. Trying three different tracks with ten thousand yuan—this guy is serious about experimenting. Is the crypto mechanism design friendly? I think most people are designed to be quite "friendly." If grabbing毛 can make money, then it’s no longer "毛," it’s "meat." Mental preparation is more important than anything else; without it, it's hard to make it to that day. Get in first and then talk; rushing is pointless anyway, since we have to wait.

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CountdownToBroke

· 01-14 10:32

Getting free tokens in the crypto world is indeed tempting, but don't be blinded by airdrops—debt is the real vampire.

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RetiredMiner

· 01-13 08:45

Mining is indeed the most lucrative in the crypto world, but buddy, you need to clear your debts first. That's the real deal. DCA for three to five years with a steady mindset, most people get stuck at this point. Airdrop mining dreams of getting rich quick—once you wake up, it's time to settle the bills. The crypto market mechanism is indeed friendly, but beware of greed causing you to risk your principal as well. Trying three different tracks with ten thousand yuan—really, the opportunities in crypto are the most realistic. This process of psychological preparation is even more uncomfortable than making money, I believe.

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LuckyHashValue

· 01-13 06:03

Crypto circle grabbing profits is indeed fun, but truly making money depends on your perseverance. --- Pay off debt first, then invest regularly—that's the proper way to play. --- 3 to 5 years of mental preparation? I've already prepared for 10 years, haha. --- Airdrops and mining are indeed faster than stock trading, but don't forget the risks. --- The US stock market, A-shares, and crypto all go all-in, but in the end, crypto is still the most competitive. --- Only after clearing debts dare I play with regular investments; it's a bit conservative but quite rational. --- Profit hunters are always looking for the next airdrop, while regular investors have already earned. --- The experiment is very interesting; I just want to see how the final data turns out. --- You're right, the crypto mechanism is more friendly to retail investors. --- Investing regularly for 3 to 5 years to see results? Then I guess it's not too late for me to start now.

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OnlyOnMainnet

· 01-13 05:56

Crypto circle grabbing毛确实狠，Airdrop mining is much faster than dollar-cost averaging Building the right mindset over 3 to 5 years is very realistic, but most people simply can't endure that long Paying off debt first is really the right move, otherwise dollar-cost averaging is just working for the banks That 10,000 yuan in A-shares is probably still losing money haha I think the key is still that saying—can't rush, so many people just rush themselves into trouble While grabbing毛 is fun and satisfying, the risks are real too. The crypto mechanism is friendly but the threshold isn't low I've also thought about dollar-cost averaging into Bitcoin, but you have to save up every month DCA for 3 to 5 years without moving it requires a lot of discipline. I admire those who can do it

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CryptoDouble-O-Seven

· 01-13 05:55

Farming is indeed the most ruthless in the crypto world, but truly lying back and winning still depends on time and mindset.

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OnchainGossiper

· 01-13 05:54

FOMO is indeed the harshest in the crypto world, but how many can really stick with it for three or five years?

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AirdropChaser

· 01-13 05:52

The grabbing mechanism in the crypto circle is indeed ruthless, but there are very few who actually make money. Investing steadily for three to five years requires a stable mindset, otherwise it's easy to get cut. Clear debt first, then invest regularly; I agree with this approach. Airdrop incentives are indeed more lucrative than the stock market.

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Web3ExplorerLin

· 01-13 05:44

hypothesis: the airdrop mechanics you're describing basically function like ancient patronage systems, except the oracle networks distributing tokens replace the nobility... interestingly enough, the real alpha is just showing up consistently while everyone else gets liquidated waiting for the "perfect entry"

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