2026-01-16 08:09:39

Playing with reliable opponents actually requires more caution. If you trust the other party too much and think they are a good person, you are more likely to let your guard down. Once you are suddenly backstabbed, the loss could directly cause a market crash 🤣

On the other hand, playing with those you have a clear understanding of is safer. Because you know their tricks from the beginning and tend to think of the worst-case scenario, you can better control the risks.

This is especially realistic in the crypto trading circle—project teams, trading counterparts, community KOLs all fall into this. The more glamorous the promises seem, the more you should think about potential pitfalls. Instead of waiting for surprises, it's better to prepare for the worst in advance.

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CryptoHistoryClass

· 5h ago

honestly this is just the tulip mania playbook with extra steps... statistically speaking, the ones who got rekt hardest were always the ones betting on the "trusted" names. history doesn't repeat but it definitely rhymes, and we're literally at that exact chart point where everyone's telling themselves "this founder is different"

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ProtocolRebel

· 5h ago

The most reliable ones are often the most dangerous—that's a hard truth. --- Getting blinded by beautiful promises should be cut off; there's nothing to fear. --- The trust cost in the crypto world is too high; never let your guard down. --- Knowing your opponent well makes things clearer; at least there's no guessing. --- Project teams are masters of packaging; the more they think, the longer they survive. --- That's why I only trust data and contract code. --- Hidden tricks are always in the most glamorous places; learn to spot them.

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OnChainDetective

· 5h ago

ngl the "trustworthy" ones are always the first to rug you... transaction patterns never lie tho, checked the wallet clustering on that last "reputable" project and yeah, typical signature written all over it

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