2025-12-28 02:20:34

Being a KOL isn't a self-appointed role—it's a position the community grants you. When influential voices in the meme ecosystem prioritize hype over substance, they erode the trust and transparency that hold communities together. Once that foundation cracks, the damage becomes impossible to hide. The thing is, if key opinion leaders keep pushing misleading narratives or losing sight of what actually matters, communities start waking up to the pattern. That's when reputation takes a hit and confidence inevitably follows. It's not just about individual credibility anymore—it's about whether the entire ecosystem can sustain itself on distorted messaging.

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StakeTillRetire

· 22h ago

You're right, these days there are a bunch of self-proclaimed KOLs, but few are truly responsible. Eventually, they'll crash and burn. --- That's how the crypto world is. Today they hype it up, tomorrow they get slapped in the face. Unfortunately, fans are just bagholders. --- Trust is really hard to repair once broken. It's quite annoying to see some big V's stirring up trouble. --- In the end, the community will vote with their feet. Don't think you can fool everyone for a while without being seen through. --- A KOL's livelihood depends on credibility. Treating fans like fools will only lead to ruin sooner or later. --- No matter how you look at it, this sounds like it's about a certain big V in the crypto world, haha. --- Transparency is the most important. Without it, any ecosystem is just a house of cards. --- The truth is, a bad KOL can destroy the entire community's confidence. It's terrifying. --- The problem isn't with the KOLs, but with us always wanting to trust them and needing a big shot to lead the way. --- Whether an ecosystem is healthy depends on whether those at the top can hold their ground. Clearly, no one can right now.

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WhaleStalker

· 22h ago

To be honest, nine out of ten self-proclaimed KOLs in this circle are on the verge of crashing, just waiting for the community to react. Relying on hype to maintain a persona will eventually reveal their true colors, there's nothing more to say. The community has sharp eyes; don't think we're all fools. If KOLs really just want to harvest profits, don't blame the community for being ruthless. Distorting information ultimately harms the entire ecosystem; this is a suicidal approach.

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GateUser-4745f9ce

· 22h ago

Speaking of these so-called KOLs, they indeed need to reflect on themselves. To be honest, the hype in Web3 currently outweighs the truly valuable content. A bunch of influencers are shouting calls every day, and the community will wake up sooner or later.

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