2026-01-06 05:22:35

It's been 8 years since I set up this account, right after the crazy 2016 bull run when ICOs were taking off and Alt Season was in full swing. Those were wild times—I managed to grow a solid initial stake into something meaningful, and that's when I decided to start documenting the tokens and emerging tech projects I was tracking. The original plan was straightforward: keep a record of what caught my attention in this rapidly evolving space. Looking back, that decision marked the start of following this ecosystem through multiple cycles and pivots. From the ICO frenzy to where we are now, it's been quite the ride watching how technology and market sentiment reshape the landscape.

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MetaverseLandlord

· 01-08 02:40

8 years... I was also one of those who survived the crazy ICO wave. I remember back then, even a shitcoin could multiply several times. Looking back now, it truly feels like a dream.

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degenonymous

· 01-07 14:27

Emma, that wave of the 2016 market was truly incredible. If I had held onto those crappy coins, I would have been financially free by now, haha. --- Eight years as a seasoned player, I've seen too many projects rise and fall. Now nothing surprises me anymore. --- From ICOs to now, it feels like riding a roller coaster. Anyone who hasn't rug-pulled has made a killing. --- What's the point of recording those things? Anyway, they can't escape the cycle's fate. --- Wow, eight years. Back then, just buying any coin could make you money. Now, you need a keen eye. --- This narration feels a bit like a nostalgic trip, but indeed, I've witnessed too many crazy moments. --- Honestly, early entry was really enjoyable. Now, newcomers are just the pre-raid for harvesting profits. --- Technological reshaping the landscape? Isn't it just a game of pump and dump by the whales? Retail investors will always be the retail investors.

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RugDocScientist

· 01-07 08:49

It's been 8 years, truly witnessing the entire process of this circle from madness to rationality and back to madness.

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CryptoTherapist

· 01-06 05:52

ngl, eight years of watching this circus unfold and you're still breathing? that's either peak zen mastery or serious dissociation coping mechanism. let me unpack this—your portfolio's emotional resistance levels must be *astronomical* rn lol

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OldLeekMaster

· 01-06 05:44

It's been 8 years. From that crazy ICO wave to now, I've witnessed too many ups and downs. From the 2016 bull market to now, doubling the principal is truly satisfying. The original intention of recording projects has gradually turned into... surviving is not easy. Enduring so many cycles, being more clear-headed than most people, is already a victory in itself. Back then, what was called the Alt season was crazy. Looking back now, it feels like a different world. Recording this was the right decision, like leaving a checklist for myself. I both regret and feel fortunate—everything is now clear.

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SatsStacking

· 01-06 05:43

Wow, 8 years? I thought you just recently entered the industry. It seems we are truly veteran investors, witnessing the madness of ICOs and the changes up to now.

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RugpullAlertOfficer

· 01-06 05:38

That wave in 2016 was truly incredible. Looking back now, the returns are legendary, but it also witnessed how many projects fell from the altar haha

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ForeverBuyingDips

· 01-06 05:38

I've been in the industry for 8 years, seen too many ups and downs, and as long as I'm still alive, that's good enough haha --- That wave of ICOs was really crazy. Looking back now, it feels like a dream... I should have documented it back then --- Since 2016, those who have survived are all winners --- To those who still persist in recording, I truly admire this dedication --- People who have experienced the alt season truly have a different understanding of the market --- The perspective gained from 8 years of bottom-fishing experience cannot be measured by money --- It feels like reading someone's crypto growth diary, quite healing --- I was also involved in that wave of ICOs. Surviving until now is really a matter of being a survivor --- The act of recording itself is the best review, witnessing the changes in each cycle

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 01-06 05:31

Damn, 8 years already. This brother is really still here, not easy at all. That wave in 2016 was truly crazy. Looking back now, most of the projects from that time are dead. Keeping a record of projects is a good habit, much better than most people just randomly jumping around. The experiences from ICO to now are enough to write a book; the cycle has been truly surreal. The key is that the principal has increased in value—that's the most important thing, isn't it? People with strong recording abilities tend to live longer. Maybe that's a rule in the crypto world.

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DeFiChef

· 01-06 05:29

Damn, you got in eight years ago? I was still on the fence back then. Truly impressive.

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