2025-12-30 06:26:02

Recently, news about tech giants acquiring AI innovation companies has been heating up continuously, once again igniting market enthusiasm for emerging tracks. From an investment perspective, there are currently three main tracks attracting attention—AI, Web3, and new energy.

But these three paths are not accessible to everyone. The new energy industry chain is long and capital-intensive, leaving little room for ordinary investors to participate. In contrast, AI and Web3 are much more open. Although the top projects in the AI field have high funding thresholds, new opportunities are constantly emerging at the application and infrastructure layers; Web3, by nature, has decentralized characteristics, making it easier for early participants to capture alpha returns.

More and more VC firms are validating this logic with real money. Funds that have early deployments in Web3 and AI tracks have seen impressive returns over the past two years. This also demonstrates a simple truth: investment should go where the most opportunities are. For ordinary people, Web3 and AI are exactly such tracks—relatively low barriers, but the opportunity window can close in the blink of an eye.

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AlgoAlchemist

· 5h ago

To be honest, the opportunity window for Web3 is really closing fast. Can we still catch up if we get on now? Early participants have already tasted alpha, and we latecomers can only drink the soup... I'm more optimistic about AI; the application layer is the real gold mine, the top projects are too competitive. VCs' returns over two years are indeed outrageous, but retail investors usually end up being the last to take the bait. Web3 decentralization is an advantage, but the risks are not small either; you need to choose projects carefully. Low barrier ≠ easy to make money; the opportunity window is fleeting, and that’s so true. I follow both AI and Web3, but I feel the current entry point offers average value. New energy indeed has a high barrier, but luckily we still have these two paths.

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TestnetScholar

· 5h ago

Well said, Web3 is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Early participants definitely reaped the benefits, and now everyone is rushing in out of FOMO.

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Blockwatcher9000

· 5h ago

Early adopters of Web3 had a blast. Only true warriors dare to join now. --- It's the same old story: early participants eat the meat, latercomers drink the soup. Can you still catch up this time? --- AI and Web3 have low barriers to entry? Buddy, stop joking. Information gap is the real barrier. --- I believe in Web3's long-term prospects, but those entering now need to be mentally prepared. --- There's a huge gap between VC returns and retail investors' profits. Don't overthink it. --- The so-called fleeting opportunity window sounds nice, but it's really just a gamble of luck. --- Alpha returns in Web3 are not just talk; it depends on how fast you can catch the bottom. --- New energy is truly a game for the wealthy. Web3 at least still gives ordinary people a dream.

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MoonWaterDroplets

· 6h ago

Is the AI craze back again? It was about time, I've already gone all in. Web3 is truly awesome, with low barriers but big earning potential, it all depends on who reacts fastest. Speaking of which, this opportunity window really passes in the blink of an eye, so we must keep a close watch. VCs are making a fortune, and retail investors shouldn't just lie flat. The new energy sector is indeed competitive, but AI and Web3 still have more opportunities. That's right, those who entered early have already made gains; being late means becoming a bag holder. This wave is here, and we don't know how long we'll have to wait for the next one if we miss it. Big companies may acquire, but for ordinary people, finding opportunities at the application layer is more reliable. The decentralized nature of Web3 is its natural advantage, and we must acknowledge that. The window period is indeed tight; even one second of hesitation could mean missing out.

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TrustlessMaximalist

· 6h ago

The early dividends of Web3 are indeed almost gone, and now entering the market basically means being a bagholder. However, there are still some opportunities in AI; the application layer is truly blossoming. Venture capitalists are eating the meat, and we should be sipping the soup... The window of opportunity is really getting shorter and shorter; it feels like missing out is forever.

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