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The Mirage of Modern Cryptocurrencies: What Problems Are They Actually Solving?

Cryptocurrencies like Solana, Sui, and Aptos (along with countless other brand new blockchains/tokens) have been gaining in speculative-popularity, each touted as revolutionary technologies capable of transforming the internet, finance, gaming, and beyond. Their creators promise a decentralized, efficient, and user-friendly future. But behind the slick marketing campaigns and lofty promises lies a harsher reality: these […]

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The Long Con in Crypto: How Token Founders Leverage Hype and Hollow Promises to Profit from Retail Investors

In the crypto world, it’s incredibly common to see projects that promise groundbreaking innovation, world-changing applications, and endless returns for early adopters. But as the hype fades, the vast majority of these projects fail to deliver, often taking years to reveal that their grand visions were just mirages. Unlike traditional pump-and-dump schemes, these long-term “drain […]