2026-01-18 15:27:37

The crypto landscape keeps shifting, and honestly, the real opportunities aren't always where the hype is loudest. Right now, I'm seeing potential in several pockets: Layer 2 solutions and scaling tech remain underdeveloped relative to demand—most users haven't even tried them yet. Then there's the intersection of AI and on-chain data, which feels early but massive. DeFi infrastructure is another one; we've got the primitives, but user experience still sucks. And let's not sleep on institutional adoption gaps—there are entire use cases that haven't been unlocked because custody and compliance frameworks are still fragile. What's your take? Where do you see real traction building?

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DAOTruant

· 1h ago

The L2 sector indeed hasn't taken off yet, but I think everyone is overestimating that AI thing on the chain. To put it simply, it's just hype around concepts.

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GasFeeBarbecue

· 6h ago

Layer2 is really underestimated right now; most people only know how to speculate on coins, and no one is actually using it. AI + on-chain data feels like the real opportunity, but we need to wait for the infrastructure to be in place. DeFi user experience is too poor; a well-optimized UI product could take off immediately. Institutions are still stuck on compliance, but once that barrier is broken, the potential is immense. Which track are you all following now?

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BridgeTrustFund

· 6h ago

Layer 2 has indeed been overhyped; only a few people are actually using it. AI + on-chain is interesting, but right now it's all just hype.

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LightningWallet

· 6h ago

L2 should have been up and running long ago, but it's been stuck on user experience, which is really a challenge.

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CryptoCross-TalkClub

· 7h ago

Laughing out loud, it's "the real opportunity is in quiet places" again. I heard this during the 2018 bull market peak, and now those miners have all switched careers. Layer2 maturity, whether it's mature or not, is secondary. The key is whether someone actually uses it. Right now, it's still big players having fun by themselves. AI + on-chain data? I think, by the time a truly explosive application comes out, our group of retail investors will have been harvested three times already. I agree that poor DeFi experience is an issue, but honestly, projects with good user experience often don't survive two bear markets. Do you believe that? Institutional adoption? The Americans are still fussing over compliance. Once they really decide, we should be eating already. Instead of pondering these things, it's better to look at where your cost line is. That's more practical than any track.

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