The most heartbreaking thing in the crypto world isn't how much you lost today—that's at most a few days of pain. What truly makes you lose without understanding is being misled by false data and information.

The PEPE incident is a vivid lesson. No matter how popular a project is, once the data is manipulated or the truth is concealed, investors become players in the dark. Some make huge profits by carefully packaging stories, while followers only realize later—they're not seeing the real market, but an illusion carefully crafted by others.

That's why truthful data is the life and death line for all players. Without transparent on-chain data and verifiable fundamentals, even the most complex DeFi ecosystem is just a castle in the air. When the wind blows, everything collapses.

So don't just focus on changes in your account balance. First ask yourself—are the sources providing these data and information helping you see the market clearly, or are they weaving beautiful dreams for you? Sometimes, the mirror of truth and the distorted mirror are just a thought apart.

Even foundational assets like Ethereum need constant verification of their true value, and for smaller tokens, data must be carefully scrutinized. Recognizing this helps you avoid detours—this is the survival rule in the crypto circle.