I've seen many people complain that paid communities are just a way to scam newcomers. To be honest, I used to think the same. But from a different perspective, some people are indeed willing to spend money to shorten the gap in knowledge — this is not a waste, but using money to buy time and a sense of direction. Especially in the early stages of entering the industry, when the industry knowledge system is unclear, quickly understanding market logic through paid channels, avoiding common pitfalls, and then deepening one's understanding independently is actually a feasible approach. Of course, the prerequisite is having the ability to discern; don't just follow the crowd and pay blindly. I personally don't have the energy to do this, but that doesn't mean I deny others' choices. Everyone's learning costs and time value are different, so there's no need to generalize.
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FloorSweeper
· 17h ago
yeah ngl most paid circles are just sophisticated exit liquidity schemes... but the real alpha move is knowing *when* to pay for signal vs when you're just buying hopium lol
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JustHereForAirdrops
· 20h ago
Basically, it depends on the person. Some people can truly find gold inside, while others are just being exploited.
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ChainWatcher
· 20h ago
That's right, not everyone has the time to figure things out on their own. Some courses can indeed be a quick fix. The key is to choose wisely and not just spend money based on popularity.
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AirdropAutomaton
· 20h ago
That's reasonable; the key is to have good judgment and not be fooled.
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LiquidationHunter
· 20h ago
Really, the key is to have the vision to distinguish between genuine gold and silver and those that are just IQ taxes.
I've seen many people complain that paid communities are just a way to scam newcomers. To be honest, I used to think the same. But from a different perspective, some people are indeed willing to spend money to shorten the gap in knowledge — this is not a waste, but using money to buy time and a sense of direction. Especially in the early stages of entering the industry, when the industry knowledge system is unclear, quickly understanding market logic through paid channels, avoiding common pitfalls, and then deepening one's understanding independently is actually a feasible approach. Of course, the prerequisite is having the ability to discern; don't just follow the crowd and pay blindly. I personally don't have the energy to do this, but that doesn't mean I deny others' choices. Everyone's learning costs and time value are different, so there's no need to generalize.