Many people have been hyped up by various influencers and feel that earning money in Web3 is ridiculously high. But let's be honest, a monthly income of $4,000 (equivalent to 28,000 RMB) is indeed considered a high salary in the crypto circle. What does this mean? Similarly, in second-tier cities, finding a Web2 job with three years of experience:

Development and algorithm positions usually pay around 20,000 RMB per month. What's the cost? The cost is frequent hair loss, 996 work schedule as standard, and sometimes having to respond to emergencies with projects. Although the salary seems modest, the intensity of this work and the length of a professional career may not necessarily be advantageous.

Therefore, those complaining that Web3 salaries are "just like that" probably haven't truly compared it to traditional industries. A monthly income of 28,000 RMB is indeed the ceiling for many people in second- and third-tier cities in China. Of course, Web3 also has its costs—industry volatility, project instability, and the possibility that a company might disappear overnight after working hard today. But purely from a numerical perspective, being able to consistently earn this amount already surpasses most peers of the same age. The key is whether one can withstand the risks and uncertainties of this industry.