FloppySlice

I’m just a fwog on a train…going back to my pond 🇫🇷💺🇬🇧

Been reading quite a few posts from different OG holders frustrated and disappointed at the directions of their lovingly-held projects that they’ve been in as a builder or community member for many years. PFPs on X changed, discord servers not posted in for a month or more when once was a daily ritual. It’s sad to witness this down sentiment spread across the whole of web3, not just the market prices or crypto nose dives. Being in Paris when NFT Paris is cancelled has also opened up that issue. People still trying to build but they know there’s no money to help them or the appetite from potential audiences. Extraction events are still happening at various levels and liquidity desperation is evident across the FPs. I think for me, if you’re a collector and enjoy art in all of its forms, there’s no harm in doing just that. Collecting and vibing. NFTs can still be a very rewarding hobby, it’s just not an investment like it was back in 2021-2023. And that’s ok once you can settle your mind with that opinion. IRL events are still essential, as thinly spread as they are now, because they solidify online friendships into real ones and building your friendships and reputation in this space is just as valuable as holding blue chips. Your network is your net worth. I totally get the rationale of focusing on blockchain events as well, but there’s something very unique and special about NFTs and the community relationships that many were born from. NFTs have brought people together in weird and wonderful ways and that, together with the memories shared will always be the biggest W. I think 2026 is going to be a year where we will see many more projects disappear or simply fade into the bg. Some at the fault of their own roadmaps, some because of unsuccessful pivots, some due to market conditions, some because they simply don’t have a strong enough community or web2 cross-selling point.