I have to admit that I was initially skeptical about the DeFi community. Too many places are filled with spamming promotions or fighting, lacking substance. But the Dolomite community completely changed my perspective. These people are enthusiastic, professional, and have a sense of humor that makes me want to visit every day. I'm not just a passive observer; I am now an active participant, sharing insights and helping newcomers with their questions.
The core of the community is DAO governance, which gives me a sense of belonging. Holding governance tokens allows me to propose and vote. For example, last week there was a proposal to adjust the risk parameters, and I voted in favor because I felt the current settings were too conservative. The voting process is transparent and can be verified on-chain, unlike some projects that operate behind closed doors. When the proposal won, everyone celebrated; when it lost, we discussed improvements. This has cultivated my sense of responsibility; I used to only care about myself, but now I think about the long-term health of the protocol.
The chat group is a treasure. On Discord, there are many people but it's not chaotic. Some post market analyses, while others share their lending achievements. I learned advanced uses of flash loans, such as combining with oracle arbitrage. Personal expression? There’s a guy who always posts memes complaining about high gas fees, which cracks me up. But when it gets serious, everyone helps me debug scripts, being as patient as teachers. The community also holds AMAs where the development team answers questions; I once asked about cross-chain security, and they explained the bridging mechanism in detail.
User-generated content is rich. Some people write guides, and I followed along to leverage and avoid pitfalls. Others have created sub-groups focused on emerging asset lending; after I joined, I discovered several potential coins and amplified my positions through Dolomite lending. The community's strength is also reflected in mutual support; no one laughs at beginners asking silly questions; everyone encourages each other. This has helped me grow from a newbie to being very confident.
In lending practice, community strategies help a lot. Some people teach dynamic rebalancing, lending out when interest rates are high and supplying when they are low. I tried it, and my returns steadily increased. What about liquidation risk? The community has a warning group that collectively discusses countermeasures during market fluctuations. During a significant drop, everyone shared tips on adding collateral, and my account remained unscathed.
The community also drives innovation. During hackathons, while I didn’t compete, I observed the award-winning projects: an AI lending assistant integrated into Dolomite. In the future, there will be more collaborations like this.
The downside is the time difference; with global users, it can be lively at midnight. But it's also interesting to learn from different perspectives. In short, the Dolomite community is not an accessory; it is the soul. It has made me fall in love with DeFi socialization.
