2026-01-17 16:35:17

The logic of today's business competition has completely changed. In the past, whoever could control more oil, minerals, or strategic resources would hold the market advantage. But now? That approach is long outdated.

The true keys to success in business lie in innovation capabilities and intangible assets. Technology, branding, talent, data—these invisible and intangible assets—have become the critical factors determining a company's competitiveness. No matter how abundant resources are, without innovation capabilities, it is just a sunset industry. Conversely, companies that master key technologies and possess strong R&D capabilities can create enormous business value even with limited resources.

This offers insights for all industries—including the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors. Truly competitive projects are never built solely on capital accumulation but rely on technological innovation, ecosystem development, and creating user value.

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liquidation_watcher

· 5h ago

That's right. Over the past two years in the crypto world, we've seen that projects backed by big capital can still go to zero, while some small teams with solid technology thrive. Capital isn't everything. Haven't you seen many VC-funded projects ultimately fail? Ecosystem development and genuine user value are the true keys. I think this point is well articulated.

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rugpull_ptsd

· 5h ago

That's right. The big players in the crypto world are still pondering fundraising and throwing money around, but technology is the real trump card. Projects built solely on capital accumulation will eventually cool off; it all depends on who can actually deliver something. This logic is most evident on the blockchain—those without technical expertise are just air. Honestly, I just pass on projects that are still doing fundraising hype. Innovation and ecosystem development are what matter in the long run. The old approach of throwing money around is really outdated. I favor teams with solid technical skills, regardless of how much they have raised.

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ShadowStaker

· 6h ago

ngl this "innovation over resources" take is basically cope for why most chains are still running on fumes... actual decentralization metrics tell a different story tho

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WhaleShadow

· 6h ago

That's right. There are plenty of projects funded by big capital, but only those with real technology have survived until now. Without innovation, just piling up funding will eventually lead to failure. The rug pulls in the crypto space over the past few years are lessons learned. Technology and ecosystem are the true moat; this is something others cannot copy.

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