# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Pragmatism

Новостной центр HTX предлагает последние статьи и углубленный анализ по "Pragmatism", охватывающие рыночные тренды, новости проектов, развитие технологий и политику регулирования в криптоиндустрии.

The World Belongs to Chinese People Who Speak English

The article argues that the world belongs to Chinese people who speak English, positing that a blend of Eastern and Western cultural values creates a powerful advantage, particularly in entrepreneurship. It contrasts Western "romanticism"—characterized by idealism, risk-taking, and long-term vision—with Chinese pragmatism and structural thinking. The author, educated in a US liberal arts college, credits Western education for fostering trust and ambition, while Chinese upbringing provides crucial grounding in practical business models. This hybrid mindset is presented as ideal for navigating global opportunities, exemplified by ventures like a crypto project that successfully merges centralized efficiency with decentralized security. The core message is an exhortation for Chinese individuals to learn English and engage with the world to leverage this cultural synthesis, asserting that limiting oneself to one hemisphere is a missed opportunity.

marsbit02/28 09:40

Tiger Research: Realism is the Only Answer in the Cryptocurrency Downturn

Tiger Research argues that during the prolonged crypto market downturn, only projects grounded in realism and practical problems are demonstrating resilience. The report highlights three key examples: Hyperliquid, which addresses immediate trading friction by building a performant perp DEX; Canton Network, which provides a privacy-focused, compliant infrastructure for institutional finance and real-world assets (RWA); and Kite AI, which is building payment infrastructure for a future AI agent economy. The common thread is a focus on solving real, existing market problems with structurally sound solutions. To assess a project's practical viability, the analysis should focus on three core questions: what specific problem it solves, how the solution is structured, and whether the team has the execution capability. Ultimately, the ability to deliver practical utility is the most powerful fundamental in a bear market.

marsbit02/09 08:11

Tiger Research: Realism is the Only Answer in the Cryptocurrency Downturn

marsbit02/09 08:11

How Did the Idealism of Western Founders Get 'Taken Over' by Chinese Buyers?

Over the course of two days, two major decentralized social protocols, Lens Protocol and Farcaster, were acquired—by Mask Network and Neynar, respectively. Combined, these protocols had raised over $200 million, with Farcaster recently valued at $1 billion. This follows the earlier acquisition of Steem by Tron in 2020, meaning two out of three prominent decentralized social protocols are now been taken over by Chinese-led teams. The author explores why Chinese buyers are stepping in. One reason may be pricing: these acquisitions often target once-prominent projects now in decline. For instance, Farcaster’s monthly revenue has dropped over 95%, and Lens has only 50,000 monthly active users. Another factor is cultural: while Western founders often approach decentralized social with idealism—emphasizing user-owned data and censorship resistance—Chinese acquirers tend to view it as a business opportunity, prioritizing usability and growth over ideology. Suji Yan, founder of Mask Network, explicitly aims to move “decentralized social from the lab to daily life.” However, past acquisitions like Steem—which led to a community fork—highlight risks when new ownership clashes with original values. The piece questions whether true decentralization is possible when protocols can be sold, suggesting that technical decentralization doesn’t prevent centralized commercial control. Ultimately, the piece argues that the vision for a better social infrastructure remains, but the builders and operators may increasingly be pragmatic, commercially-driven teams—many from China.

比推01/22 12:42

How Did the Idealism of Western Founders Get 'Taken Over' by Chinese Buyers?

比推01/22 12:42

Space Review｜Farewell to Narrative Frenzy, Web3 Enters a New Structured Phase of Pragmatic Foundation Building

"Space Review: Farewell to Narrative Fever, Web3 Enters a New Structured Phase of Pragmatic Foundation-Building" In a reflective New Year's Eve Space event hosted by the TRON ecosystem, key participants from SunPump, JUST, AINFT, BitTorrent, and WINkLink gathered to analyze 2025's crypto market transformation. The consensus: the industry is shifting away from narrative-driven hype toward a more pragmatic, utility-focused stage. 2025 was marked by a "realism calibration," exemplified by events like the severe "10.11" market crash, which underscored the critical importance of risk management and survival in volatile conditions. Capital flowed toward established assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, highlighting a preference for proven value. The TRON ecosystem demonstrated resilience and growth through its core projects: - JUST reinforced its role as a DeFi cornerstone with near $10B TVL, robust staking metrics, and a transparent token burn mechanism. - AINFT evolved into an AI+Web3 infrastructure, while SunPump enabled meme token creation and trading innovation. - WINkLink and BitTorrent expanded oracle and cross-chain capabilities, with BTTC 2.0 facilitating over $1.63B in cross-chain volume. Looking ahead to 2026, the discussion emphasized structured growth over broad bull markets. Key trends include: - Institutional adoption via ETFs and stablecoin integration deepening liquidity. - AI, prediction markets, and RWA (Real World Assets) gaining traction for their real-world utility. - Compliance and fundamentals becoming central to capital allocation decisions. TRON’s Nasdaq listing and corporate treasury adoption of TRX exemplify how compliance can drive ecosystem value. The future will favor projects that balance innovation, institutional liquidity, and regulatory readiness, signaling Web3's maturation into a value-driven ecosystem.

Odaily星球日报01/01 10:12

Space Review｜Farewell to Narrative Frenzy, Web3 Enters a New Structured Phase of Pragmatic Foundation Building

Odaily星球日报01/01 10:12

Don't Lose Heart in Crypto, Be a Pragmatic Optimist

Nic Carter, co-founder of Castle Island Ventures, responds to Ken Chan’s pessimistic essay “I Wasted 8 Years of My Life in Crypto” by arguing for a pragmatic and optimistic outlook on the crypto industry. While acknowledging that Chan’s critique—that crypto has devolved into a massive speculative casino rather than a decentralized financial system—contains truth, Carter contends that the industry still holds meaningful purpose. Carter identifies five core visions driving crypto: restoring sound money (e.g., Bitcoin as a global monetary asset), encoding business logic via smart contracts, making digital property real (e.g., NFTs and Web3), improving capital market efficiency, and expanding global financial inclusion. He admits that many early idealistic expectations—such as hyperbitcoinization or revolutionary digital ownership—have not materialized, and that much of the current activity involves speculation, memecoins, and gambling. However, Carter advocates for “pragmatic optimism.” He argues that speculative excess and financial nihilism are unfortunate but inevitable byproducts of building permissionless, open financial infrastructure. The key is to focus on the real, albeit gradual, progress: Bitcoin’s adoption, functional stablecoins, decentralized exchanges, and improved financial access in developing regions—without succumbing to either utopian fantasies or cynical despair.

marsbit12/11 21:43