2026-01-13 10:31:39

The growth rate of the Korean crypto market is remarkable. From 2018 to now, the number of trading participants has surged from 2 million (3.9%) to 16.3 million (31.6%), a growth of 715% in just 7 years. Behind this explosive expansion is the increasing enthusiasm across society for digital assets.

What's even more interesting is that market enthusiasm has even penetrated the traditional entertainment sector. This year, some regions have turned eSports competitions directly into cryptocurrency trading contests, sparking much discussion—some see it as financial innovation, while others worry that this trend might strengthen the atmosphere of全民参与 (全民参与:全民 participation).

Anyway, the data speaks for itself: in Korea, cryptocurrencies are no longer niche toys but have become integrated into everyday financial phenomena.

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metaverse_hermit

· 3h ago

715% growth, this number is crazy. Koreans have really gone all in. Changing eSports into a crypto competition? That's too outrageous... But on the other hand, the profit effect indeed outperforms everything. 31.6% of people are playing, this is no longer a trend issue; it's just daily life.

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ProposalManiac

· 18h ago

A 715% growth rate sounds impressive, but look closer — a 31.6% penetration rate is still an emerging phenomenon within the overall financial system. The key question is, how well is the incentive mechanism behind this explosive growth designed? Could it just be another cycle of "foolish gambling"? --- Changing eSports to trading competitions? That’s a classic example of "mechanism imbalance." Originally entertainment, it has been forcibly turned into gambling inducement. This shift, frankly, indicates a failure to establish a proper risk isolation governance framework. Are the lessons from history not enough? --- Data doesn’t lie, but it can be deceptive. A 31.6% participation rate, but no one can guarantee that the risk awareness of these 16.3 million people is on equal footing. It’s like a DAO announcing decentralization without an exit mechanism — the numbers look good, but the ecosystem is at risk. --- 全民参与听着兴奋，细想却有点恐怖。没有相应的监管机制和教育配套，这不是金融创新，这是在玩"让所有人站在同一个跷跷板上"的游戏。 --- Korea’s recent moves, some of it is probably "promoting financial participation under the guise of entertainment." If you ask me, true innovation should be reflected in mechanism design — not just in penetration rate numbers.

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MetaMaximalist

· 21h ago

ngl the 715% adoption curve here is just... *chef's kiss* for network effects, but turning esports into trading competitions? that's how you get regulatory backlash, mate. seen this movie before.

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ZkProofPudding

· 01-13 10:56

715% growth, Koreans are really playing around, this pace is a bit outrageous...

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FarmToRiches

· 01-13 10:49

A 715% increase is truly outrageous, but the enthusiasm of Koreans for playing with coins is indeed top-notch.

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ContractTearjerker

· 01-13 10:44

715%? Damn, this growth rate is really incredible. Koreans are serious.

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DegenRecoveryGroup

· 01-13 10:36

715% growth, it's really crazy... Koreans play differently --- E-sports turning into trading competitions? You must be pretty desperate to come up with that haha --- 31.6% of the population... this is no longer a trend, it's a major trend --- The atmosphere of全民参与 (全民参与) is indeed a bit frightening, but the data is right here and no one can change it --- From niche to everyday, this evolution happened at an incredible speed --- Every time I see Korea's data, I have to reflect on my own portfolio... --- Some people are making crazy profits, others are losing their minds—this is the story of the past 7 years --- E-sports players now need to understand candlestick charts, their career paths have changed --- The number 31.6% is unimaginable in other countries

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MetaverseHobo

· 01-13 10:32

715% growth, Koreans have really figured out how to play the crypto world

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