2025-12-22 15:20:50

Most crypto projects follow the same tired playbook: launch a token, immediately ask for money, prove value later. But what if you flipped the script?

There's an emerging approach gaining traction—one where earning trust comes first, revenue generation comes second. Projects like Bongo are pioneering this exact model, and others are taking notes. The logic is straightforward but counterintuitive: establish genuine utility and community confidence before attempting monetization.

Why does this matter? Because market dynamics are shifting. Users are skeptical. Rug pulls and empty promises have trained the ecosystem to demand proof of concept upfront. Teams that recognize this—that grasp the urgency of building credibility before extracting value—stand to capture mindshare and long-term adoption that quick-cash schemes simply cannot achieve.

The winners won't be those who monetize fastest. They'll be the ones who built something worth trusting.

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BlockchainTalker

· 2025-12-25 13:52

actually... think about it like this: crypto's basically been running the same playbook as a sketchy used car salesman for years, right? token drops, hype machine goes brrr, then *maybe* utility shows up. this flip is lowkey the only move that makes sense now tbh.

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UncleLiquidation

· 2025-12-24 20:47

That's right. Do you still want to rely on the old method of tokens plus fundraising to cut leeks? Wake up, buddy. Building real value is the long-term strategy. Bongo's recent move is indeed quite interesting. In the end, who laughs the brightest will depend on whose product truly works.

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FunGibleTom

· 2025-12-23 21:24

To be honest, projects that dare to prioritize making money before delivery really won't last long now. Bongo's approach should have become popular long ago, but most teams just can't shake off their habit of aping. Building trust may take time, but at least it won't lead to death.

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MysteriousZhang

· 2025-12-22 15:50

To be honest, this trap sounds good, but I've seen too many projects using the guise of "building trust first," and the result is still the same old routine. Is Bongo really different? It's indeed rare to do products seriously, the key is how many can keep going. This is the path crypto should take, but unfortunately, most people are still thinking about getting rich overnight. It sounds like a story, but doing it is what really matters.

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PrivateKeyParanoia

· 2025-12-22 15:47

You're right, sticking to the old routine of token launches is basically a dead end now. Bongo really understands this wave, focusing on the product first before talking about money, and that's when users are willing to trust. This round is truly a battle of trust; quick money can't be made anymore, we need to do things earnestly.

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SlowLearnerWang

· 2025-12-22 15:30

Alright, another "this time we are different" story, wake up everyone. --- Sounds nice, but this logic sounds ridiculous in the crypto world. --- emm... build trust first and then cash out? It feels like a fairy tale. --- Wait, doesn't this mean we need to make a good product? How did it turn into a new model... --- Who is Bongo, another next ten-thousand times coin? Forget it, I won't ask. --- So it still comes down to whether the team is reliable or not, the Token itself doesn't have much to say. --- This is true, but no one really does it, everyone is just being stubborn.

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