2026-01-13 13:30:20

Here's a reality check: you don't always need groundbreaking tech to succeed. Sometimes, polishing the user experience of an existing protocol or application is enough to unlock revenue streams. A cleaner interface, smoother interactions, better design—these can be your competitive edge. Teams are discovering that superior UX wrapped around solid fundamentals can differentiate a product in crowded markets and create genuine monetization opportunities. It's not about reinventing the wheel; it's about making the ride better.

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DeFiAlchemist

· 1h ago

ngl, the real transmutation happens when ui/ux becomes your yield multiplier... watched too many protocols die with brilliant mechanics but horrific interfaces. this is the philosopher's stone nobody talks about—elegant design IS financial efficiency in disguise.

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gas_fee_therapy

· 3h ago

In plain terms, making good UX can be profitable; you don't necessarily have to develop some cutting-edge technology.

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GateUser-3824aa38

· 01-13 13:59

That's right, UX is the key. Those flashy new concepts are actually not used by anyone.

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GateUser-5854de8b

· 01-13 13:59

To be honest, this is the real deal. While a bunch of projects are still bragging about technological breakthroughs, little do they know that others have already made profits by making the experience comfortable.

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StablecoinAnxiety

· 01-13 13:55

Haha, you're right. Not everyone needs to develop cutting-edge technology; simply optimizing existing tools can be more profitable. UI/UX is indeed severely underestimated. A comfortable interface can outperform those technically impressive projects with poor user experience. I deeply agree... I've seen many innovative protocols ultimately abandoned because they were too difficult to use. Sharpening the axe doesn't delay chopping firewood. Instead of constantly hyping new concepts, it's better to focus on refining interaction details. So, in this cycle, whoever can make their product the most seamless will win, not necessarily those with the loudest voices.

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SingleForYears

· 01-13 13:55

Speaking of which, many projects are still pondering over some black technology, but they don't realize that making UX smooth can actually capture the benefits. I truly believe in this.

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SandwichTrader

· 01-13 13:54

Honestly, good UX can indeed make money, but the problem is that most teams don't even understand the basics. Good experience equals profit? Then why are so many projects failing? No matter how fancy the design is, if the underlying mechanism is flawed, it's useless. That's true, but it feels a bit like afterthought... it should have been done this way a long time ago. Optimizing experience ≠ innovation, don't let this become an excuse for laziness. Honestly, there are very few projects that can deliver good user experience... most are still stuck in beta testing hell. Is this another motivational speech saying "You can win without innovation"... I don't buy it. Experience is always underestimated; everyone wants to make big news, but they overlook the most basic things. Indeed, sometimes doing simple things to perfection is more profitable than constantly researching new technologies.

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ContractFreelancer

· 01-13 13:47

Honestly, this sounds good, but in reality, most teams are still competing over technical gimmicks, and very few truly prioritize UX.

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