Who's Really Shaping Crypto Adoption?



Telegram's Pavel Durov might just be the most consequential figure driving cryptocurrency into mainstream consciousness. His platform's reach and stance on digital assets could fundamentally reshape how millions interact with crypto.

Why does this matter? Because mass adoption isn't just about price movements—it's about real infrastructure and trust. Durov's influence extends far beyond a single company; it touches the broader narrative of how Web3 integrates into everyday life.
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SnapshotBotvip
· 2025-12-17 12:27
Well... Durov is indeed a talented guy, but can he really change the entire crypto ecosystem? I’m not so sure. --- Honestly, it still depends on whether the infrastructure can keep up. Relying solely on one person's influence is not enough. --- Telegram has been banned several times, so what mainstream adoption are we talking about... --- Trust in infrastructure is indeed a pain point, but Durov alone can't bear such a huge responsibility. --- Instead of focusing on a certain person, it's better to see if the technology itself has truly made a breakthrough. --- This logic is a bit off... isn’t adoption just natural evolution? Why does there have to be a "key person"?
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GasFeeCrybabyvip
· 2025-12-16 11:06
Wow, Durov is really impressive. Just one Telegram and he wants to shake up the entire crypto world. I agree, infrastructure and trust are indeed much more important than just speculating on coins. Wait, is this praising Durov or warning about his risks? By the way, isn't real adoption still about practical applications? What can an app really change? Forget it, don't watch anymore. It's the same old narrative...
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RektButStillHerevip
· 2025-12-16 09:58
Durov is indeed impressive, but the real factor that drives crypto's growth is whether users can actually make money. He constantly promotes infrastructure and trust, but no one cares—what benefits can Telegram really offer me? Pavel's approach to Telegram payments seems to be just another way to cut the leeks... But I have to admit, this guy's influence is truly outrageous. He talks big, but ultimately it depends on whether the market accepts it. Saying anything is useless; what's important is whether it can really be implemented, brother. Having control over the narrative can indeed change public opinion, but that's not a reason for adoption to actually happen.
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MEVvictimvip
· 2025-12-15 18:55
Durov really knows what he's doing. With such a large daily active user base on Telegram, every move easily affects hundreds of millions of people.
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CounterIndicatorvip
· 2025-12-15 18:55
Durov's approach, can you trust it? Heh, I'll wait until Telegram truly supports self-custody wallets before saying anything.
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BrokenDAOvip
· 2025-12-15 18:55
To put it simply, betting on a certain individual—I've seen this logic too many times. No matter how awesome Durov is, a platform is just infrastructure. Once regulatory winds shift, how much is the so-called "influence" really worth? True mass adoption depends on mechanism design, not on boosting one person's reputation.
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DaoResearchervip
· 2025-12-15 18:42
According to the white paper, whether Durov's influence can truly drive adoption depends mainly on the incentive mechanism design. Is Trust actually a pseudo-prophet in token economics?
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GateUser-5854de8bvip
· 2025-12-15 18:38
Hmm, Durov really has something this time. Can Telegram's ecosystem really be built out?
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