2026-01-12 05:20:25

Regarding suggestions to block the leaderboard, you first need to understand the underlying logic.

When a hot project gains attention, everyone wants to participate. But the question is—how to choose? Most people focus on trading volume. What does an increase in trading volume indicate? It shows that genuine buying interest is entering the market. This is the most straightforward signal.

Large-volume buy-ins are even more obvious. Addresses holding significant amounts usually have complex backgrounds. On the blockchain, you can see every move of these whales: holding ratio, average purchase price, transfer records—all transparent. Once large chips start pouring in, retail investors' FOMO emotions begin to spiral out of control. Everyone fears missing out, afraid of being left behind.

This creates a cycle: hot topic appears → trading activity increases → big funds follow in → FOMO is triggered → more funds flood in. Each stage reinforces the next until a sudden reversal occurs.

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ZkSnarker

· 18h ago

here's the thing about leaderboards tho—they're literally just visualizing the exact feedback loop this piece describes. blocking them won't solve the fomo, it just hides the evidence lol

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GrayscaleArbitrageur

· 01-12 23:04

Honestly, the leaderboard is just a bait. I tend to run even faster from those with high trading volume. Whale movements transparent? Well, that depends on who’s picking up the bag. In the end, retail investors still get stuck holding the bag. This FOMO cycle is indeed deadly, but I’m more concerned about who’s selling...

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SilentAlpha

· 01-12 05:50

Hey, wait a minute. If the leaderboard has blocked us, how are we supposed to copy homework? That logic is a bit backwards.

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RealYieldWizard

· 01-12 05:49

Honestly, trading volume is just a facade; what really matters is analyzing whale wallets. FOMO is just a harvesting tool; the more you look at the rankings, the deeper you get cut. Wait, blocking the rankings—what does that solve? This logic seems a bit backwards. Can this cycle keep going forever? It feels like it will eventually collapse. Big chips entering the market mean stability? I don't think so; there are plenty of counter-strategies.

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SerumSquirrel

· 01-12 05:49

In simple terms, the more transparent the leaderboard is, the more FOMO people will have. Whether you block it or not, you'll still get caught up in the hype.

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StableGenius

· 01-12 05:43

lmao volume metrics are literally just whale bait at this point, let me explain why everyone keeps falling for it

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BlockDetective

· 01-12 05:33

Basically, it's a pattern of chasing highs and selling lows. When whales move, retail investors follow suit, and then they're harvested. Honestly, instead of looking at the rankings, it's better to look at on-chain data. At least you won't be fooled by fake volume. This cycle repeats every time, and people just don't learn their lesson. Rankings are just an information gap game, a playground for the big players. The key is to have discipline and not get blinded by FOMO.

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