Recently, the Alpha project claiming "200 accounts earning 420,000 a month" and the myth of "taking advantage of promotions" has gone viral online, making countless people eager to jump in. But beneath the surface of the Web3 gold rush, these "get rich stories" hide deadly traps, and beginners must see three truths before entering:

1. The "hidden meat grinder" behind high profits.

Don't be deceived by the numbers; the cost of high returns far exceeds expectations:

- Continuous investment bottomless pit: 200 accounts with daily costs of 400-700 dollars (about 3000-5000 yuan), definitely not "low-cost passive income".

- Time and energy scam: Matrix operations require script development, risk monitoring, and other technical support, with actual daily average time consumption exceeding 4 hours, which is seriously inconsistent with the "30 minutes a day" promotion.

- Clear legal red lines: Our country strictly prohibits virtual currency trading, operating multiple accounts may violate (anti-money laundering laws), facing the risk of fund freezing.

- Extremely high probability of zeroing out: More than 90% of airdropped tokens lose all value within 3 months of listing, losing everything is the norm.

2. The harsh reality of wealth distribution: 99.3% of people are just running alongside.

The cold data from blockchain data platforms reveals the truth:

- Only 0.7% of participants earn over 10,000 dollars, the rest are just the "atmosphere group".

- The account banning rate for matrix players is 34%, hard work may result in total loss overnight.

- An individual account on average requires an investment of 82 hours to break even, far exceeding the cost-effectiveness of ordinary part-time jobs.

3. Safety trial and error guide for beginners (if you still want to try).

- First, supplement the basics: Must complete more than 3 interactive tutorials on the official Ethereum website to understand the underlying logic of blockchain.

- Strict cost control: Use only 1 account, invest no more than 500 dollars, and be prepared for total loss.

- Tools and isolation: Master basic tools like MetaMask and Debank, use dedicated bank cards, and avoid linking to the main account.

- Beware of paid traps: Any request for "paying to join a group to learn skills" is merely a profit-making scheme, block them directly.

Web3 is still in a stage of barbaric growth, the "get rich quick myths" are essentially new speculative tricks. Real opportunities never lie in shortcuts like "taking advantage of promotions", but in a deep understanding of blockchain technology and value creation. For ordinary people, preserving capital and rejecting illusions is the most important survival rule in the Web3 era.