Many people enter the crypto space and within a few days start fantasizing about earning their first down payment. I want to advise you to calm down first.

Last week, a fan complained in the backend that they followed the trend and bought 3 "potential coins," and in just one week, their account lost 60%. Now they regret every night. This kind of thing happens every year—countless newcomers fall into the trap of "getting rich quick" fantasies. Honestly, the crypto market has never been a place for gambling. Those who truly make money are not relying on luck but on a set of underlying logic that most people overlook.

**Do you really know what you are buying?**

Many people choose coins with just two methods: look at the K-line chart, and chase the one with the strongest upward trend. What’s the difference between this and betting big or small at a casino? None. So, where is the real value of crypto assets? The core is one word—sustainable consensus. But there’s a trap to avoid here: it’s not the kind of "consensus" built on hype from big influencers or emotional manipulation, but a genuine value consensus supported by technology, ecosystem, and user engagement.

For example. Mainstream assets that can withstand multiple bear markets and still stand tall are not impressive because they rise quickly, but because they truly solve a core problem—such as addressing the pain points of decentralized value transfer. These assets attract developers and users worldwide, forming a positive feedback ecosystem. Conversely, coins that suddenly explode in popularity and then quickly fade either lack technical accumulation or have half-hearted ecosystem development. The so-called "consensus" is actually just hype-driven speculation, how long can it last? A crash is only a matter of time.

The difference is here. Make a simple judgment: does the asset you bought solve a real problem? Is there a genuine developer community maintaining it? Is the ecosystem growing or shrinking? If you can’t answer these questions, then maybe you should be more cautious.