The growth of an ecosystem has never been a mysterious thing. Simply put, it's a transformation: turning "users operate here" into "users habitually operate here."

Think about it—when you're frequently interacting on a certain public chain but never feel it's troublesome—fees are low, speed is fast, and the process is smooth—then the application's retention rate naturally increases, and community engagement becomes a matter of course. This isn't driven by some temporary marketing gimmick, but by day-to-day usability building trust.

Take those public chains with solid user experience as an example; their advantages are particularly obvious. Projects launch quickly, iterate rapidly, and attracting users becomes more natural; for users, the cost of trying new applications is lower, asset circulation is more flexible, and participating in ecosystem activities is more relaxed. Once this experiential advantage is established, it will evolve into genuine "long-term stickiness" at the ecosystem level—this is the most difficult competitive edge to replicate.

If you're evaluating whether an ecosystem is worth long-term participation, my straightforward advice is: look at the most basic dimension—"usage cost." Ecosystems with low costs and clear processes are often the ones that can truly accommodate the next wave of application and user growth. Don't be fooled by flashy promotions; ask yourself honestly whether using it really feels comfortable—that's the real answer.