Recently, I’ve seen many people in the community asking the same question: "Can we still make a fortune in Web3 in 2026?" "Is it only by chasing short-term fluctuations that we can survive?" I want to honestly say that those who started paying attention to these questions this year are already a bit late.

Based on my 8 years of observation in this circle, one thing will happen in the next 24 months — the crypto market is undergoing a "reconstruction of the wealth map." Those who only chase trends and rely on luck will gradually be eliminated, and only those who can settle down and participate deeply will have a chance. But even more worth warning about is a phenomenon most people haven't yet realized: **Your trading counterparts are no longer human.**

This is not sensationalism. The main participants in the next wave of the crypto ecosystem are turning into AI and autonomous trading robots — not just simple order scripts, but intelligent agents capable of self-learning market conditions, independently devising strategies, and coordinating across exchanges. I’ve recently tracked test data from several leading labs, and currently, AI-driven trades account for about 35%, and by 2026, it’s very likely to surpass 60%.

What does this mean? You might think you’re competing with other investors in terms of vision, but in reality, your opponent is an "electronic adversary" capable of processing 100,000 data points per second and never being influenced by emotions. The traditional approach of "chasing hot spots and betting on news" looks very naive in front of AI — it can detect market information 10 times faster than you, precisely calculate emotional turning points, and by the time you react, profits have already been harvested.

So how can ordinary participants survive? I think it’s important to remember these points: First, don’t try to compete with AI in speed and reaction — that’s a dead end. Your advantages lie elsewhere — such as in your judgment of long-term trends and understanding of technical application scenarios, where AI still lags behind humans. Second, learn to identify truly promising tracks and projects with growth potential, rather than blindly following the crowd. Lastly, keep a steady mindset, plan your funds well, and accept volatility.

This wave of change is a bit brutal, but it also presents opportunities. In a market where the weak are preyed upon by the strong, those who are cautious and thoughtful enough often find opportunities.