2026-01-11 17:21:31

The popularity of Perp DEX has indeed surged. Lighter's airdrop share directly boosted user enthusiasm, with 25% allocation giving early participants a significant advantage, and the community response has been very enthusiastic. However, this has also sparked an interesting phenomenon—people are starting to look for the next derivative trading platform that can carry this wave.

Interestingly, just focusing on missed projects and feeling regretful isn't really meaningful. There are now players in the market with stronger data performance and more polished products. Don't rush to pat yourself on the back; instead, broaden your perspective and look at platforms that have put real effort into product design, user experience, and market mechanisms. The Perp DEX space is far from saturated, and the real opportunities often go to those willing to do in-depth research. The market cycle is long, so while chasing the next hot trend, don't forget to evaluate the fundamentals of projects—this is the key to long-term gains.

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Degen4Breakfast

· 1h ago

It's about time you realized you missed out on Lighter; now it's too late to chase the trend. It's better to study the fundamentals for the next opportunity, really. Perp DEX is a slow race, don't rush. Looking at popularity alone is useless; you need to see who has truly put in the effort. Instead of patting yourself on the back, it's better to find players with solid products.

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CexIsBad

· 2h ago

Missed Lighter and start regretting, it's better to research the next one now rather than just listening to the wind and rain. Fundamentals are the key; most of those chasing hot trends end up as bagholders. There are only so many players in Perp DEX, and only a few truly survive; choosing the wrong one can be costly. Instead of just kicking yourself, it's better to start deep diving now, since the cycle is quite long. Focus on product experience, everyone. Don't just look at the airdrop ratio; that's just bait.

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FOMOSapien

· 01-11 17:49

Really, instead of regretting Lighter, it's better to see what new projects are worth digging into. Another round of FOMO... But on the other hand, some projects are indeed quietly refining. A 25% airdrop ratio is quite aggressive, but latecomers shouldn't be too hopeless. Perp trading is just getting started in this sector; those who truly understand have already made gains. Don't just focus on the hype; fundamentals are the key, and there's no denying that. Just to change the subject, who do you think will be the next black hat? Starting to look for the next Lighter again, this cycle is getting a bit boring. Focus on the product rather than the hype; I get this approach.

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DevChive

· 01-11 17:45

Another airdrop of big tokens, Lighter really went all out this time 25% allocated to early supporters, latecomers crying in the bathroom Where is the next hot trend, everyone? Don't just focus on regretting missed projects; you really need to change this mindset Researching fundamentals is the key, otherwise it's just pure gambling This track seems hot, but it's also deep; you need to find those who truly put effort into building products

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FOMOSapien

· 01-11 17:32

It's the same old spiel, deep research, deep research, easy to say

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PretendingToReadDocs

· 01-11 17:23

Coming with a new coin to cut leeks again? Once the hype is maxed out, they start looking for bagholders. Lighter airdrops are indeed sweet, but what about the next one? Always chasing the hot trend. Sounds nice, but isn't it just gambling on which project can survive until next year? In-depth research? I always end up losing after doing research, haha. Fundamentals? Bro, do you still believe in that?

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