There has been a long-standing debate within the circle regarding overseas projects versus domestic projects. Currently, the vast majority of retail investors tend to shy away from domestic projects upon hearing the term, including many projects that, despite being led by local teams, feel the need to bring in foreigners for appearances. Ultimately, it boils down to the mindset and thought process of the project's founders.

In business, the goal is ultimately to make money and earn profits, but the customer experience during the process can vary significantly, leading to vastly different outcomes and reputations.

Many founders of domestic projects, to be frank, even after cleaning the mud off their feet and becoming respectable individuals, still cannot shake off the ingrained mindset of being frugal and stingy that was developed during their upbringing in a materially poor era. It's like the story of an old retiree from the Beijing municipal office who picks up a snowboard—he has a shiny scythe in his hand, quick and bright, but he wouldn't let a single piece of silver slip through his fingers. After being played around too much and cut too often, of course, people will remember, and the reputation will suffer. There’s no way around this; it takes three generations to become nobility, and time is needed for accumulation.

In contrast, many founders of overseas projects grew up in materially rich environments. Every year during Christmas, they personally experienced a month filled with the joy of giving, creating beautiful childhood memories and understanding the joy of sharing material wealth with their communities. Therefore, in the process of earning money from users, there is both a sense of taking and giving back, resulting in a positive experience. You don’t hit someone who greets you with a smile; the founders are willing to invest a bit upfront, perhaps through airdrops or similar methods, and instead of instantly cashing out when the market peaks, they focus on cultivating an ecosystem that invites more participation, gradually realizing profits, which naturally leads to a good reputation.