This year's Meme coin craze has indeed been highly polarized. Several Chinese Meme projects within a leading blockchain ecosystem skyrocketed overnight to a market cap of 50 million, then later oscillated back down to 36 million. The entire process was like a roller coaster—some people made a fortune, while more were left holding the bag. The ecosystem foundation also supported this with real funds, directly investing five-figure USD amounts to endorse these projects, which significantly boosted the ecosystem's enthusiasm.

But this raises a painful question: how should ordinary retail investors choose?

One approach is to follow hot trends. A single tweet from a big influencer can instantly explode the hype, causing the coin price to surge, with short-term fundraising capabilities being extremely strong. There are many historical cases of such dramatic increases—some projects even multiply tenfold within a week, turning a few hundred dollars into several thousand. This definitely drives strong ecosystem competitiveness. However, the reality is that only a few truly profit, while the vast majority of retail investors are just cannon fodder. Because this approach is essentially gambling mentality—everyone just wants quick in and out, with no one willing to cultivate the community. As a result, projects lack genuine community support, and after the hype peaks, they often collapse rapidly or even go to zero.

Another path is to root in the community. This method may not be as thrilling, but it has stories, cultural sedimentation, and a real user base. A large community means more strength, providing long-term support for the coin price, with strong resilience to dips. Even during corrections, people motivate each other. This isn't a get-rich-quick story, but at least it's sustainable.