Looking back, the difference between hitting 3x gains and taking an 80% loss came down to one decision—picking the wrong token. That's the harsh reality of navigating this space. The NYC token play didn't work out, and yeah, it stings.

But here's what keeps me going: the trenches are still moving, the market's still breathing, and people are still grinding. That energy matters. You learn fast in cycles like these—some bets work, some don't. The ones that matter are whether you can dust off and keep building.

We'll get there.