2026-01-13 01:24:49

Building influence in crypto right now? Here's something nobody wants to hear.

Early on, it's way too easy to chase every collab that slides into your DMs. Every sponsorship offer. Every project airdrop. Especially when you're grinding hard and money's tight—I get it.

But here's the thing: that quick cash never, ever beats what you build long-term. Your reputation is literally the only asset that sticks around. Once people stop trusting you, all those deal opportunities dry up fast.

Pick your moves carefully. Quality over quantity. Always.

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MetaMisfit

· 13h ago

Really, in the early days, it was easiest to get orders canceled or collapse. Only in hindsight do I realize that reputation is the hard currency.

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OldLeekNewSickle

· 14h ago

Sounds nice, but the reality is that most people can't stick with it at all. Quick profits are way more satisfying than slow and steady gains.

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TopBuyerForever

· 14h ago

ngl that's why no one wants those crypto influencer accounts anymore... rushing to take on orders and ruining themselves

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AllInAlice

· 14h ago

Really, there are so many people in this circle who will do anything for a few coins, and they'll end up ruining their reputation.

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LayerZeroHero

· 14h ago

That's so true, I am one of the people who suffered this loss. Last year, I took on a bunch of trash projects, and now I have no face to mention that dark history. --- Reputation is really more valuable than gold; one bad crash and it's all gone. --- NGL, in the early days I took on anything because I lacked money, but now it's even harder to turn things around... --- Reliable people never lack opportunities; instead, those who try to touch everything end up becoming background characters. --- Quality > Quantity, but it's easy to say; when it comes to the actual bill, you still have to bow your head. --- That's why I now have a sharp eye for projects; if something feels off, I just pass. --- If I had known, I wouldn't have taken so many sponsors; now my fans think I'm just a walking advertisement.

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ChainMaskedRider

· 14h ago

That's so true. The easiest way to get into trouble early on is to accept everything. I've seen too many people sell themselves out for a few candy coins, only to be ignored two years later.

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