2026-01-17 03:39:13

Creator token projects seem to follow the same pattern.

Initially, a few reliable creators get on board, and the tokens complete their initial issuance. What happens next? Speculators swarm in to try to get a piece of the pie. Their influx directly dilutes the value of the entire project, and tokenomics collapse instantly.

In the later stages, those bad actors start to run away—tokens drop to zero, liquidity dries up. But interesting things happen at this point: the funds don't disappear; they slowly transfer back into the more solid projects from earlier stages. Cycle after cycle, repeat.

This is the true picture of the current Creator economy track.

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LeverageAddict

· 23h ago

It's the same old trick again, I'm already numb to it. --- There's nothing wrong with talking about fund transfers, but the real profit still goes to those who understand timing. --- Creator economy is just a spectacle of cutting leeks, nothing new. --- So those still buying these tokens are basically bagholders. --- Every cycle kills off a batch of projects, only a few survive and go crazy with gains; the cycle is too obvious. --- The problem is that project teams simply don't want to fix this issue; bad actors are the ones making the most money.

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LeekCutter

· 23h ago

It's the same old game, I'm already tired of it. Basically, it's hot potato; whoever catches the last stick is the one who loses. --- It's just leek vegetables taking turns to be the boss, with funds changing disguises to continue the scam. --- Wait, which projects are actually solid? Why haven't I seen any yet? --- Every time I try to get a piece of the pie, I end up realizing I'm just that piece. --- So ultimately, it still comes down to who can run faster, right? --- This cycle is really disgusting, but I still participate. If I don't gamble a bit, how will I know if I'm unlucky? --- Here's the question: who are the reliable early creators in this wave? Is there a list? --- Honestly, I see through it all, but I still go all in on the next project. Who made me so bad at this, haha.

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0xInsomnia

· 01-17 04:02

It's the same old trick again, really getting on my nerves --- Early investors made money, those who bought in the middle are crying their eyes out --- So it still comes down to whether the creators themselves are trustworthy; tokens are just an accessory --- The flow of funds is pretty clear—it's just a game of hot potato --- After seeing so many projects fail, there are still people rushing in one after another, it's outrageous --- The moment tokenomics collapses, you should run; if you're a step late, it's all gone

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MechanicalMartel

· 01-17 04:01

It's the same story again. Early adopters are always the retail investors, only later do they understand the game rules.

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HappyToBeDumped

· 01-17 03:58

It's the same old trick again, really can't hold back the laughter. --- Early adopters really dare to boast about their good judgment? --- There's no denying the capital transfer part, but who ends up with it is hard to say. --- It's always the same, speculators come and go like the wind, and in the end, the big players make the money. --- Basically, it's a game of hot potato—who will be the last to take the fall? --- How many people will repeat the same mistakes this time... probably still a lot.

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