The market is undergoing a profound transformation. The key driving forces in the crypto investment space have shifted from mere storytelling to the testing of real business operational capabilities.



What does this shift mean? Simply put, projects that rely solely on concepts and expectations are facing a shrinking space. Tokens like XRP and ADA, which were once highly regarded, may come under pressure in the next cycle if they cannot find concrete real-world applications and stable profit sources.

In contrast, projects like Hyperliquid are building a value growth model similar to equity investment through profit-based token buybacks and burns. This approach is crucial—it transforms tokens from purely speculative assets into assets capable of generating measurable returns.

Even more interestingly, the entire industry structure is also being reorganized. In the next 1 to 3 years, wallets and exchanges are upgrading to "new financial service centers," integrating stablecoins, tokenized assets, money market functions… The crypto ecosystem is rapidly approaching the maturity level of traditional finance.

This means that the true winners must be projects that can withstand cycles, with sustainable cash flows and value capture mechanisms. Are the tokens you hold still in the storytelling stage, or do they already have real business support?
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LiquidityWizardvip
· 22h ago
The story is no longer compelling; what we're looking at now is real gold and silver... Hyperliquid's buyback and burn logic is indeed ruthless. Wait, is XRP and ADA really out of the game? Feels like that's too absolute. Cash flow is king, that's true, but most people are still holding air in their hands. Wallet upgrade to a financial center? Then who will build the underlying ecosystem... Honestly, projects that can survive until the next cycle, I can count on one hand. It's another buyback and burn... Can this model really hold up, or is it another harvest? The definition of winners is changing again; this game is too fast, people can't keep up. For platforms like Hyperliquid, where does the profit come from? Trading fees? Honestly, I still can't tell who is telling a new story and who is truly operating.
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ImpermanentPhilosophervip
· 22h ago
Basically, the story is over, now it's about who can make money. Honestly, a bunch of old projects should be nervous now. Hyperliquid's buyback and burn mechanism is actually pretty good, definitely better than just bragging every day. Friends still holding XRP and ADA should start thinking, or to be more straightforward—it's time to face reality. The real opportunities are still with those that have cash flow; others will eventually fail.
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LiquidationWizardvip
· 22h ago
The storytelling projects really need to die, they've been overdue for cleanup. Damn it, I still see ADA fans dreaming, get real. I agree with Hyperliquid's buyback and burn logic, finally something decent. Honestly, those brothers still trying to bottom fish in air coins are really gambling without any hope. Wait, can wallets and exchanges really upgrade to that level? Feels like it will take several more years. In the past, buying a concept could double your money; now you need real cash, things have truly changed. Cash flow is king, this has been said. To be honest, most of the coins in my hands are just stories, hahaha, can't even laugh. But this wave of adjustment is actually a good thing for projects that are truly doing work. Cleaning out the trash allows us to see who really has something.
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GasFeeGazervip
· 22h ago
Damn, projects that tell stories really deserve to die. Brothers holding XRP are probably feeling pretty bad right now. Honestly, Hyperliquid's buyback mechanism is really impressive. Someone finally figured out the correct way to use tokens. I really can't stand projects still hyping up concepts. From storytelling to cash flow, this is the next cycle's watershed. Haven't your old coins generated any profits yet? Then you're in danger. I favor projects that can generate real profits; all the flashy stuff is just talk. Wallets and exchanges need to become financial centers? I agree with this logic. Web3 is finally growing up. Tokens that don't create cash flow are no different from waste paper, haha. This article hit my pain point. Those air coins I hold should have been sold off long ago. Only projects that can survive cycles are true winners; others are just here to cut leeks.
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Ramen_Until_Richvip
· 22h ago
The era of storytelling is truly over; now it's all about cash flow. That's exactly what I've been saying—those projects only with whitepapers need to wake up. Hyperliquid's buyback and burn logic is really aggressive, kind of like traditional stocks. I'm also pondering whether the coins I hold are assets or just gambling. Honestly, in the next cycle, there will either be practical applications or you'll be eliminated. Crypto has become financialized, and this wave is truly different. So, the biggest risk of holding coins is that the project team lacks the ability to generate revenue. This shift came suddenly yet not suddenly; it was long overdue.
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LuckyHashValuevip
· 22h ago
There's nothing wrong with that. Projects still hyping stories should indeed be cautious; they need to look at real money. Huh, this logic is similar to traditional stock market valuation. Cryptocurrency has finally matured. Hyperliquid's operational approach this time is really aggressive, but whether it can truly last until the next cycle is uncertain. XRP and ADA have really inflated expectations too much; now it's time to let the data speak. I'm now only watching who can continuously generate cash flow; everything else is better left untouched.
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