Why do these slang terms become popular? From "delulu" to "67" and then to "hanky panky," why do these strange words always spread within communities? This is not only a linguistic issue but also reflects the vitality of internet culture. Web3 communities are especially keen on creating their own jargon—whether it's trading terminology, market satire, or cultural memes—these expressions foster a sense of belonging among community members. Linguists will tell you that the rapid popularity of new words often stems from three factors: first, they are concise and interesting; second, they can convey emotions or concepts that existing words cannot accurately express; third, enough people are repeatedly using them. In the crypto world, this phenomenon is particularly evident. When a word goes from niche popularity to mainstream awareness, it is backed by a process of community consensus building. This is also why understanding these slang terms, to some extent, is understanding Web3 culture itself.

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MidnightTradervip
· 6h ago
Basically, it's about banding together for warmth. When a slang term is used by many people, it becomes a culture.
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BlockchainFriesvip
· 6h ago
Basically, it's a game of belongingness; speaking in insider language makes you seem like you're part of the community.
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NestedFoxvip
· 6h ago
ator makes me think that our community really relies on creating new words to strengthen cohesion
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WhaleWatchervip
· 6h ago
To be honest, I only recently got the term "delulu" and thought it was some kind of advanced move.
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AirdropHunter9000vip
· 6h ago
Haha, that delulu set is indeed amazing in the crypto circle, it can instantly strike a chord with everyone. Web3 relies on this kind of jargon to maintain cohesion. The word 67 is now instinctive to me. To put it simply, we need a sense of belonging. These memes have more influence than any serious analysis.
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