From historical data, the entrepreneurial achievements in the IT sector over the past few decades are undeniable—countless industries and wealth stories that have changed the world have emerged. In comparison, although cryptocurrency and derivatives trading have been popular in recent years, they are fundamentally more about capital games rather than genuine value creation. The difference between the two lies in: the former focuses on building infrastructure and solving real problems, while the latter is mainly a game of capital flow and market expectations. From this perspective, in terms of investment recognition, industry status, and long-term influence, IT innovation remains an undisputed top track, while the crypto world can at best be considered an attempt in the field of financial derivatives.
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AlwaysQuestioning
· 3h ago
Basically, it's still a zero-sum game; everyone is just making money off others.
I've seen through the crypto scene long ago—it's just a game of hot potato.
IT truly changes the way we produce, but as for cryptocurrencies? Mainly, it changes whose wallet is full.
I won't deny that some people make a lot of money, but that doesn't change the essence.
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RugPullAlertBot
· 21h ago
Haha, this is a typical case of talking coolly from the shore. Real value creation? Web3 is also creating.
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Forget about this, I only look at data anyway. Cryptocurrency indeed carries high risks, but IT isn't something you can always profit from either.
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You're right but not entirely correct; it still depends on individual vision.
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Wait, is this logic reversed? IT also has bubbles; not all startups can succeed.
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The fundamental difference is here: one creates things, the other speculates on expectations. The gap is huge.
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I just want to know why it has to be either/or. Both tracks have opportunities.
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During the boom years of the crypto world, I looked at many projects. Most of them were indeed capital games. This guy's words hit home.
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Don't be here giving the crypto world a death sentence; maybe one day it will turn around.
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StakeOrRegret
· 21h ago
That's true, but these days who still cares about real value creation? Quick money is more appealing.
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ProposalDetective
· 21h ago
Speaking of which, IT has indeed become profitable, but the crypto circle has also been bleeding, haha.
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The logic is fine, but true value creation still depends on ecosystem development. Both tracks are still exploring.
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Laughs, it’s as if IT has never had a bubble, it’s all a capital game, just with different narratives.
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Capital games and value creation have never been mutually exclusive. Saying otherwise now feels a bit like hindsight.
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I agree that IT is more solid, but don’t underestimate the potential of future infrastructure in the crypto space.
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In the end, it still depends on who can truly solve problems. IT has long been validated, while the crypto circle is still just making promises.
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This tone sounds like a macro market commentator’s routine... The problem is, infrastructure value and financial innovation shouldn’t really be compared.
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RektButStillHere
· 21h ago
Haha, the crypto circle has been pressed to the ground and rubbed in, this statement is very honest
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IT truly changes the world, the crypto circle is just changing wallet sizes
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No doubt about that, but don’t be too absolute, some blockchain infrastructure development isn’t bad either
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Capital game +1, I am the one who got played out
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Wait, is it really good to be so absolute? The Web3 ecosystem is also doing real work
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As expected, choosing IT is the safer option, I advise you not to get involved in the crypto circle
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This analysis is a bit one-sided, the derivatives market also creates liquidity
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Exactly, why should the crypto circle be just a game? Technological innovation is happening too
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Just listen, those who really make money have long gone to the crypto circle
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RektRecorder
· 21h ago
Haha, this article is just saying that the crypto world is a game of cutting leeks, no match for truly value-creating IT projects.
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IT indeed builds real things; the crypto world mainly involves money circulating... Not wrong.
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A typical "our work is the right thing" rhetoric, but the problem is Bitcoin has been around for over ten years.
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Capital game? Come on, isn't all IT financing also a capital game, just with different packaging?
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That's too absolute... Without the drive of financial markets, who would invest in these infrastructures?
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I can't accept this logic. The crypto world is chaotic, but saying it has no value at all is too one-sided.
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Creating real value... Isn't current IT also anxious about commercialization? Don't stand too high.
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Basically, the crypto world should be PUA'ed.
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Wait, the success rate of IT startups isn't that high either, survivor bias?
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Wow, the last sentence "at best, just an attempt," how much do they look down on the crypto world?
From historical data, the entrepreneurial achievements in the IT sector over the past few decades are undeniable—countless industries and wealth stories that have changed the world have emerged. In comparison, although cryptocurrency and derivatives trading have been popular in recent years, they are fundamentally more about capital games rather than genuine value creation. The difference between the two lies in: the former focuses on building infrastructure and solving real problems, while the latter is mainly a game of capital flow and market expectations. From this perspective, in terms of investment recognition, industry status, and long-term influence, IT innovation remains an undisputed top track, while the crypto world can at best be considered an attempt in the field of financial derivatives.