2026-01-15 22:32:27

The popularity of InfoFi comes quickly and goes just as fast, but that doesn't mean much. The true narrative has never changed — DeFi is the core of this ecosystem.

While the market is still chasing various new concepts, on-chain financial participants have long understood one principle: returning to the essence is the way to go further. Those who truly understand this market have been here from the beginning to the end.

Market rotations and cycles alternate, but the infrastructure and user base of DeFi have never disappeared. This is not nostalgia, but an understanding of market laws. When the next wave of hotspots arrives, you'll find that the core always consists of those who have withstood the test of cycles.

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CryptoMotivator

· 01-17 03:16

Ha, InfoFi is hot again and again, but those who understand know that DeFi is the real king. Don't follow the trend, and you'll be fine. --- Honestly, those chasing the hot spots will never make money. Core infrastructure is the long-term gold mine. --- Cycles are like this. The next wave will still be those same people, really. --- DeFi infrastructure is so deeply rooted. Do you expect new concepts to replace it? Think twice, buddy. --- Basically, it's about returning to the essence. Everything else is just waves. When the wind passes, you'll see who's swimming naked. --- Only projects that survive several bear markets are truly genuine. Do you get that? --- InfoFi? Its popularity dissipates faster than it rises, but people are still making money in DeFi.

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MysteryBoxOpener

· 01-16 12:10

Here's the translation: You see, InfoFi is like a fireworks display—spectacular but short-lived. But DeFi is the real deal. Really, it’s always the same. A bunch of new concepts pop up, everyone jumps on the bandwagon and has fun, but in the end, it’s the knowledgeable folks making money in DeFi. Cycle after cycle, DeFi remains steady. The infrastructure is there, the people are there. When the next hot trend comes, you'll understand. Honestly, chasing hot topics is less important than sticking to the fundamentals. Projects that have survived multiple rounds are the true kings. Things that have withstood tests are solid; they can't be fooled.

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AirdropHunterWang

· 01-16 11:34

Haha, I’ve said it a long time ago—InfoFi is just a flash in the pan. You still have to play DeFi. DeFi is never outdated; everything else is just虚的. Honestly, every time a new concept comes out, it’s a signal that retail investors are being taken for a ride. The cycle is too strong; stick to what has survived the bear market. It’s just a repeat; nothing has changed. DeFi infrastructure is the foundation; everything else is浮云. I’ve been convinced for a long time—no matter what hot topics come up, they are all just passing through. The truth is, those who坚持玩DeFi have all made profits.

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TerraNeverForget

· 01-15 23:02

Alright, no problem with what you said, but retail investors chasing InfoFi are crying their eyes out now. DeFi is one of those things where the less noticeable it is, the more opportunity there is. I've already said that new concepts are just illusions; you still have to look at infrastructure. Here we go again, every time it's the same story... and it really is like that. Wait, does that mean my recent moves are a bit foolish?

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AlphaWhisperer

· 01-15 23:01

A gust of妖风, but only those with solid infrastructure can survive After all this time, DeFi remains the most resilient That's right, those chasing hot trends should have reflected long ago Smart people have already taken root in DeFi; so what if the hot spots come and go Cycle rotation is a rule; DeFi's market has never truly cooled down Core assets can withstand the test, everything else is just smoke and mirrors It sounds convincing, but truly profitable ones still need to choose the right track DeFi fundamentals remain unshaken, this is the true stabilizer InFi is just a detour, DeFi is the main theme

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OvertimeSquid

· 01-15 22:57

People who chase hot topics will never make money, really DeFi is still alive, InfoFi has long cooled off The cycle tells us what true essence is It's that old saying again: only persistence can lead to victory Infrastructure doesn't lie

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VitalikFanAccount

· 01-15 22:56

That's right, chasing hot topics never makes money; you still need to focus on fundamentals. DeFi is like that saying: technology doesn't lie. I've seen through it long ago; InfoFi and the like are just passing clouds. Another group of people is about to lose money; they'll realize in the next wave that DeFi is the real way. Honestly, those who hold onto mainstream DeFi protocols will be the ones laughing last. Every cycle is the same: newcomers chase new concepts, while seasoned investors buy the real deals at the bottom. The underlying logic never changes; let's see who can withstand the cycle.

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NightAirdropper

· 01-15 22:51

Oh wow, there's nothing wrong with that statement. InfoFi is just a passerby; DeFi is king. Exactly right, those chasing the hot trends have already lost big, and we're still here. Really, after experiencing one or two cycles, you understand that infrastructure is the most resilient. I totally agree; when the next hot trend comes, we still need these veterans. That's the principle—last year around this time, there was another wave of hot topics, but now no one mentions them anymore. But to be fair, the group sticking to DeFi is indeed correct. A thousand likes, don't follow the crowd, be a smart person. This analysis is thorough; it's clear they truly understand the market.

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HallucinationGrower

· 01-15 22:51

Don’t listen to those chasing trends; DeFi is the one where you can just lie back and win. Once the hype around InfoFi fades, it’s gone. === How many times have I said this cycle theory? The guys who truly understand how to play have long stopped paying attention to these short-term hot spots. === Haha, now they’re talking about the essence again. The problem is most people simply can’t sit still. === That’s true, but the DeFi ecosystems that survive both bull and bear markets are truly rare; most have already died. === That’s why I’ve been consistently accumulating infrastructure. Hot topics come and go, but the underlying layer is the real hard currency. === Wait, aren’t those DeFi projects that died in the last cycle just not “tested by the cycle”? === The core will always be the core, but right now, the core is a bit dull. Opportunities in vertical tracks might be right here. === Sounds reasonable, but I’m just worried that if everyone rushes in together, we’ll find the pitfalls are still numerous. === By the way, compared to three or four years ago, the ecosystem in this version of DeFi has really changed; it’s not necessarily an improvement.

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DAOdreamer

· 01-15 22:44

Oh, you're right. Those chasing the hot trends will never make money; you still need to stick to the DeFi space. --- InfoFi is just a passerby; what really matters is whether the on-chain financial infrastructure can run smoothly. --- Cycle after cycle, DeFi is like a cockroach that can't be killed. Anyone who hasn't gone through it is a fool. --- Wake up, everyone. The core assets are always those that survive the bear market. --- When the market is crazy, the clearest-headed people often make the most money. It's really that simple. --- No hype, no blackening. Those who have truly benefited from DeFi dividends wouldn't jump on the InfoFi hype; they've already been counting their earnings while lying down. --- That's called vision. While others copy concepts, you focus on the fundamentals. Who will be laughing in the next cycle? --- Honestly, those who see through this should have already jumped into the DeFi ecosystem infrastructure. Otherwise, how will they make money in the next cycle?

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