2026-01-18 20:20:36

Recently tidying up the room, I found a lot of dusty items. The cabinet is filled with NFT project merchandise accumulated over the years—limited editions of Cool Cats, various stickers and clothes from the BAYC series, art collectibles from Forgotten Runes, and those creative merchandise from Memeland... Just the monkey-themed stickers alone could cover half a wall.

Looking at these items, I realized how crazy the development of the Web3 community has been over the years. From the initial craze for these projects to now uncovering these dusty collectibles, it feels like flipping through the growth diary of the Web3 community. Those once passionate buying moments have now become fragments of memories stored in the archives.

Some things are hard to part with, just like the hope for the future of the NFT ecosystem.

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fren.eth

· 7h ago

Haha, really. My closet is the same way, with stacks of BAYC merchandise piled up. The stuff I hoarded now feels like a trip down memory lane. How crazy we were back then. I can't bear to throw it away or even look at it, so it's just gathering dust. Cool Cats items are quite exquisite, but they've long gone out of fashion. Honestly, who wasn't brainwashed during that time? Reflecting on it now, it's a bit embarrassing haha. I've also stuck a bunch of ape stickers... my room looks a mess now. Can NFT merchandise hold its value? It feels like collecting antiques now. Those fragments of memory really hit home; it feels like we're back in 2021. The stuff I hoarded isn't worth much anymore, but I just can't let go of this obsession. Luckily, I didn't go all in, or I'd be kicking myself now.

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BoredStaker

· 7h ago

Haha, really? How much are those BAYC stickers worth now... Oh my god, this is the current state of my room, apes piled up all over the cabinet. I can't bear to throw them away, always thinking they'll rebound someday, but it's really just self-deception. By the way, do people still want these collectibles now? I also want to clear out some inventory. Honestly, looking at these dusty items makes me a bit sad... where did the enthusiasm from back then go? The Cool Cats collectibles in the cabinet have now become decorations, how ironic. But on the other hand, this is probably the collection of our generation, haha. Can I resell them, everyone? Looking to sell.

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BridgeJumper

· 8h ago

Haha, me too. There's a bunch of BAYC merchandise lying in the cabinet, and looking at it now gives me a heart attack. Honestly, keeping these things is just for memories; throwing them away would definitely be regretful. Back then, I truly believed. Looking back now, it's a bit ironic. My limited edition Cool Cats is still in plastic wrap; I can't bear to open it. I've become a witness in the Web3 community. Still waiting for the next wave, anyway it doesn't take up space haha. Stacked in the corner as archives, just in case they become valuable someday. Seeing all this stuff reminds me of those crazy days; now it's much calmer.

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OnchainArchaeologist

· 8h ago

Haha, me too. The BAYC merchandise at home is piled up like a mountain. Now it just proves it's an IQ tax. All these past market movements bring back sad memories. What I once went crazy for is now just paper. These things I hoarded really hit home. I can't bear to throw them away but can't let go either. Honestly, I just haven't given up yet. A wall covered with ape stickers? That’s dedication haha. But on the other hand, Web3 really did go crazy. Cleaning up the room feels like整理ing my investment history. Some burdens just can't be let go.

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RetailTherapist

· 8h ago

Haha, me too. The Bored Ape Yacht Club merchandise now looks a bit awkward. I was really blinded by the hype back then. The stuff I hoarded is now stored away, reluctant to throw it out but also can't sell it. This is the fate of Web3, I guess. Those ape head stickers... can't we get some practical merchandise? People's aesthetics have changed now. Honestly, I still feel a bit reluctant to throw them away, after all, I witnessed those crazy moments. What was once a belief has now turned into dust collectors in my room. They're just piled up here. How should I deal with them, everyone? Anyone wants them? Haha. The value of NFT merchandise is like this—passionate when bought, and now... there's nothing more to say. Feels like I've unearthed my own history of reckless behavior.

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HashRateHustler

· 8h ago

Haha, my goodness, after整理, I realize how much IQ tax I’ve paid. Can BAYC stickers be worth two cents now? No. Can't bear to throw them away? Bro, you're probably just reluctant to face reality. Those peripherals should have gone to the trash long ago. What are you still reminiscing about? Web3 growth diary... Growth diary is probably just a money-losing diary, haha. Now looking back... it feels like looking at my own dark history. NFT ecosystem expectations... Expectations for what? The next IQ test? If I could sell it, I already would have. The remaining ones are just souvenirs left after paying the IQ tax.

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