2026-01-17 05:25:01

Solana's marketing strategy has created an interesting reversal. On the surface, competitors and critics are criticizing and questioning Solana across various channels, but these "negative buzz" have instead become the best publicity. Every time someone attacks Solana, it unintentionally reinforces Solana's presence and popularity.

Even more interestingly, other public chains, upon observing this phenomenon, began to copy this "contrast marketing" model. They generate topics and spark controversy, which in turn helps boost Solana's visibility. Opponents who originally aimed to seize public opinion ended up becoming promoters of the Solana ecosystem.

The result is: although Solana is highly questioned, the number of builders and users continues to grow. While all chains are creating topics for each other, Solana has already pulled ahead in ecosystem development. This is the highest level of marketing—making the opponent's voice work for you.

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ApeWithAPlan

· 2h ago

This move by SOL is really brilliant. Competitors still don't realize they're actually helping it advertise themselves. The more people criticize SOL, the higher its popularity gets. This is what we call leveraging opposition to boost oneself, friends. I think I understand a bit now—winning the public opinion battle can actually be a form of indirect marketing... Honestly, the copying among other public chains this time is a bit funny; in the end, it still boosts SOL's popularity. So the key is still solid ecosystem development; otherwise, even more noise is just wasted.

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gas_fee_therapy

· 10h ago

Haha, this move is indeed brilliant. Competitors help spread the word, and they end up winning by default. Alright, I believe it now. Solana definitely knows how to play this game. While other chains are still arguing, Solana has already taken off, for real. This wave of marketing is truly an art form—negative publicity turning into positive assets. It's quite ironic— the more vicious the criticism, the higher the heat.

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GasFeeCrybaby

· 01-19 03:13

Now I understand, SOL's move this time is really clever. The entire network is working for it. It's truly a reverse DeFi; the more they criticize, the higher the hype. Brilliant. Sol: Thanks to all the opponents for the free publicity. I'm out now. Laughing to death, other public chains are still competing internally, but Sol has already won by default. Honestly, this is pure genius—letting critics cheer for you. Awesome. So those who criticize Sol every day are actually its biggest believers? This marketing strategy is really brilliant; if it were any other chain, it would have already failed.

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WhaleWatcher

· 01-17 05:54

Haha, broke the defense. The opponents' efforts to criticize actually give SOL free advertising. I have to say, this tactic is indeed brilliant. The more they criticize, the higher the buzz. The key is that we are truly leading in ecosystem development. A topic king is not as good as an ecosystem king.

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MidnightSeller

· 01-17 05:33

This move is really brilliant; all the naysayers have actually given SOL the best publicity.

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SchrodingersPaper

· 01-17 05:31

Wow, this is what you call invincible... Complaining that Solana = advertising for SOL, this logic is amazing

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SelfRugger

· 01-17 05:31

Damn, this is the legendary "the darker it gets, the hotter it becomes." SOL is truly unstoppable. The more Solana gets criticized, the more popular it becomes. Competitors even help to boost its hype. This strategy is worth learning. It's ridiculous. Everyone is attacking each other, and meanwhile, SOL is quietly making a fortune. No wonder it's the most playful in Web3, turning opponents into free promoters. That's why the SOL ecosystem is growing so fast... Got it. Talking about me or you, in the end, we're all just counting money for Solana. LOL. This marketing strategy should be written into textbooks. It's amazing.

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CrashHotline

· 01-17 05:31

Haha, this is what you call intangible assets; the more others criticize, the higher the heat. Competitors are just making noise, but it all ends up as a wedding dress for Sol. Solana has already won big; various public chains are still fighting among themselves. It’s impressive—negative publicity can be turned around and used positively. Ecological development isn’t about empty talk; Sol is quietly working behind the scenes. This strategy is brilliant; no one else can learn it. Controversy itself is the best traffic secret. I was wondering why Sol’s popularity never drops... so that’s why. Everyone is arguing loudly, while Sol quietly eats its meal.

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