Btw if you’re a crypto founder trying to build something “real” and still struggle with malaise over industry embracing dog shit:

1. There are a lot of good builders on CT working on real things that aren’t max-extract ponzis. Multiple friends and mutuals of mine included. You aren’t alone

2. Ground your goals in something real outside of number-go-up. Comfy life, family, etc. are all great things but not enough to motivate you to build something real. If making it for you means maxing out your ability to acquire stuff, this industry will chew you up and have you wishing you launched that launchpad/ponzi/whatever. Make sure your goal is worth pursuing; that keeps the malaise at bay.

3. If you’re larping as wanting to build something real (many people deceive themselves and just want to be rich) you’re gonna be really unhappy when InaShibuCumRocket ponzi does gorillions more than VerySeriousProjectTM.

Grateful I haven’t struggled with that particular dilemma in a long time, but I know it’s challenging for founders in this industry.