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Those who stay are the protagonists.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsAuthor: Yanz, TechFlow
Stylish attire, a small shop with "attitude," and a way of speaking that mixes Chinese and English—personal style extended to every strand of hair, looking down on all visitors with an air of superiority—this is the public's current mockery and deconstruction of the term "curator."
The true meaning of "curator" has been dissolved in the joke of "mainly about ignoring people." Yet as the original synonym for professionals in charge, the group it represents has always existed.
Some say the crypto industry is a "paradise for super individuals," where a group of real curators remain active.
Some spend just 30 minutes a day building a job-matching platform, becoming essential public infrastructure; some stay at the table through bear markets and become well-known爆料 bloggers; some step away from major industry firms, choosing instead to let results speak; others build physical spaces in cities, bridging communication for newcomers.
We've found some crypto curators—each truly a super individual. Here are their stories.
Crypto Fearless: Choose Passion, Stay at the Table
I'm Crypto Fearless, a Web3爆料 blogger and community builder.
The door to the crypto world opened to me through several offline events. There, I first encountered the industry’s basic concepts and token knowledge, instantly captivated. Fueled by curiosity and enthusiasm, I sent out a few resumes, eventually joining a blockchain media outlet before moving to Huobi Exchange.
Life at a major crypto firm was much like any other internet company—following set procedures, completing tasks step by step. I moved across roles: market operations, brand PR, research analysis, community management—I’ve done them all.
At the end of 2021, I left exchange life to explore possibilities beyond full-time employment. While job hunting, I asked myself one question: In this industry, is there a way to survive besides being an employee?
The answer wasn’t hard—crypto is naturally suited for “super individuals.” Whether researchers, traders, bloggers, KOLs, or community organizers, anyone who finds the right monetization method can live quite comfortably.
After leaving the company, my lifestyle completely changed. I usually wake up between 10 and 11, browse my phone, check messages, then start working around 2 p.m. after lunch, continuing until dinnertime. There might be meetings or meetups with friends during the day. After dinner, I might trade, play games, or work out, typically not sleeping until 1 or 2 a.m. This rhythm sharply contrasts the 9-to-5 grind, and the most precious thing is freedom—without corporate constraints, I can explore life at my own pace.
Today, my energy splits into two main areas: building my personal IP across Twitter, Binance Square, and Xiaohongshu; and running a crypto community, offering professional services to projects.
Starting in September 2022, the Crypto Fearless account has now grown to over 200,000 followers—an unexpected outcome. In early 2025, dissatisfaction toward project teams surged within the crypto space, especially regarding VC tokens and meme coins, both heavily criticized. I seized the moment, exposing insider information. It went viral, and I’ve continued down that path ever since.
Community operation is another crucial part. Though driven by passion, this road hasn’t been smooth. The hardest times came during the bear market, especially the year after FTX collapsed. Market liquidity dried up, monetization became difficult, project teams faced funding shortages, and budgets shrank drastically. I had to take on any available gigs—labor-intensive, thankless work just to survive: managing accounts, ad promotions, planning offline events—all undeniably “hard-earned money.”
Despite hardships, my greatest sense of achievement is simply staying at the table, no matter what.
Many leave after big wins or devastating losses, disillusioned by failure. Others may struggle to adapt to freelance life, unable to find their footing. But I firmly believe that as long as you stay in the industry—even occupying just a tiny position—it’s better than being stuck in highly competitive, shrinking sectors. After all, crypto is still on the rise, with greater liquidity and more opportunities.
For newcomers hoping to thrive in crypto, my advice is gradual progression. Beginners should first join a company to gain experience. After 1 to 3 years, seek circles that offer informational advantages and high-quality interactions—find platforms where mutual growth happens. By year three, everyone can discover their unique path.
Most importantly, find what you truly love. If you’re passionate about coding, go build. If you’re good at socializing, build communities. If you haven’t found a special interest yet, treating making money as your hobby isn’t a bad idea either. I once wrote on X: Start with interest—finding what you love is the best approach.
Antoniayly: 30 Minutes a Day, Connecting Talent and Opportunity
I’m the founder of We3 job platform abetterweb3.
In July 2021, I was working in post-investment at a VC. Post-investment work is somewhat like being a nanny—trying to meet various demands from portfolio companies. Hiring was one such demand.
Sometimes project teams would ask: Can you help us find an operations lead? A marketing lead? Do you have reliable engineer recommendations?
Meanwhile, I often saw posts from friends recently laid off or seeking new opportunities.
Gradually, I realized the crypto space lacked a platform connecting these two gaps—projects needing reliable talent, and reliable talent unable to find trustworthy companies. This was a resource mismatch, and the solution was simple: just a Notion database and a Telegram channel. Share the information, and those in need will naturally connect.
Breaking information monopolies and lowering barriers for both sides was my goal. Many job sites require login and resume registration just to view listings, or force users to pick a role—job seekers only see jobs, employers only see resumes. I wanted to change that model, making all information open to everyone. To be honest, reading others’ resumes is actually quite interesting—and satisfies many people’s curiosity.
From July 2021 to today, I’ve run this platform alone. The operation is simple: form tools and Notion make up my automation system. When someone submits a job or hiring request, it automatically syncs to my review queue. Each morning and evening, I spend half an hour reviewing submissions and moving approved ones to the public database.
For hiring companies, I apply basic screening—requiring at least an official website and a Twitter account. These are minimal standards; companies without them are likely shell projects and get filtered out immediately.
But the first few months were tough. People hesitated to share their life stories on an unfamiliar platform—it’s a deeply private and trust-based act. I had to source content myself, pulling publicly available resumes from developer forums to populate my channel. Fortunately, the demand for job matching proved strong. This phase lasted only about a month before people began submitting applications and job postings voluntarily.
Surprisingly, despite zero promotion, the platform grew steadily through word of mouth, showing a steady 45-degree upward trend. Occasionally, friends message me saying their friends landed jobs through my platform—even at top-tier companies they never imagined. This is my source of fulfillment and motivation to keep going.
Currently, abetterweb3 is entirely non-profit. Aside from minor earnings via Telegram channel revenue sharing (accumulated to about $70–80 so far), there’s no other monetization. But seeing it genuinely help people and fulfill its mission is enough.
You can’t imagine where something might lead after just a few months of effort. But if you persist—even just 30 minutes a day—after four or five years, you’ll find immense value accumulated.
Ultimately, the issues people criticize in crypto today are human problems. Whether products are well-built or projects are vaporware, the root lies in talent. I hope my platform serves as infrastructure, helping retain talent willing to stay in this industry, rather than losing them all to the AI sector.
If possible, I’d like to evolve the platform into a proper website, moving beyond the current primitive maintenance method to improve user experience. But above all, the core mission remains unchanged: enabling free information flow and better matching between talent and opportunity. After all, wasn’t the original spirit of the internet about information sharing?
Yuliana: Strategist, Letting Results Speak
I’m Yuliana, founder of a crypto project incubator.
After entering the Web3 industry, I worked at Bybit and Morph—both well-known, well-funded, with excellent team backgrounds and resources. But for me: No matter how hard I worked, certain outcomes remained outside my control. In a state of extreme burnout, I poured time and energy into work, only to find output didn’t match effort—and even in areas I excelled at and cared about, I sometimes felt powerless. That drove me to start my own venture.
Starting an incubator felt right. I tried it once in 2021, ran it for eight or nine months, then returned to corporate work. This May, I restarted my incubation business.
Our main focus is overall market strategy and growth for projects. The team is small—around six people. I handle client acquisition, bring in resources, communicate project needs, define strategic direction, and drive execution. This lean structure allows us to adapt quickly to market changes while maintaining high efficiency.
We handle two types of projects: those with short-term needs requiring specific deliverables, and those needing deep involvement. For the latter, I act like a CMO—analyzing development bottlenecks, designing comprehensive plans, solving data metric challenges, boosting market visibility, and hitting KPIs. The biggest challenge often comes from project-side cooperation.
I recall one instance where I communicated clearly with the project founder, but their tech team deemed it low priority and refused to cooperate. A task meant to take seven days stretched to fourteen. Communication was filled with resistance—no matter what I said, someone questioned or challenged it, sometimes rudely.
"I just pushed through—working weekends, communicating late into the night, ensuring things got done." Despite difficulties, the outcome was solid: project metrics improved significantly, exceeding expectations. As a result, the project team’s attitude shifted completely, and future collaboration flowed smoothly.
Whether a project clearly understands its stage-specific needs forms the foundation of cooperation. Some lack clear goals or roadmaps—making meaningful progress impossible even with communication. Teams with clear objectives, open to expert advice and committed to execution, can maximize limited resources. This has become one of my key criteria for selecting partners.
In my view, in this fast-changing crypto industry, becoming an influential figure is key to success: Either become a super individual, amplifying your influence through social media and other channels. Or launch a company, build a strong brand, execute with clear goals and strong action, and make the market notice you.
One belief I hold firmly: You must have a strong sense of purpose and be results-oriented. The crypto industry evolves rapidly—success requires not just expertise and execution, but also clear goal orientation and outcome-driven thinking. Whether as an individual or a team, only by knowing exactly what you want and being willing to put in sustained effort can you find your place in this field of immense opportunity and challenge.
CC: Staying True, Aligning Knowledge with Action
I’m CC, founder of a Web3 physical space (Web3 Space).
In a provincial capital city, I run a store called "Web3 HUB." Across its 700-square-meter space, our business revolves around four core areas: hosting and organizing events, selling Web3 merchandise (hardware wallets, rings, headphones, watches, etc.), shared office space, and a newcomer incubator.
This choice stems largely from my experience in traditional industries. With over ten years of entrepreneurship, I’ve run bars, cafes, restaurants, and beauty salons—gaining successful experience in traditional retail, chains, and branding. When I entered crypto in 2018, I noticed a key difference: there are no "teachers." All learning comes from personal trial and error—unlike traditional industries.
That’s when I thought of creating a public platform as a bridge, enabling more people—especially newcomers—to communicate and share.
In 2020, attending Hong Kong Blockchain Week deeply inspired me. I realized: If every city had a place where people from around the world could gather, exchange ideas, and share experiences, how wonderful that would be. So I decided to act.
Today, Web3 HUB operates daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., extending to 2 a.m. during events or cocktail parties. We host two public lectures weekly, leveraging domestic traffic platforms like Xiaohongshu, Douyin, and Video Accounts to attract newcomers, entrepreneurs, and job seekers interested in Web3 and AI—building bridges for connection.
As a physical space, Web3 HUB incurs monthly operating costs of over 200,000 RMB, which becomes extremely challenging during slow periods. During bull markets, many projects and blockchains are eager to host offline events. During bear markets, survival takes precedence, and people are less inclined to socialize. At such times, my experience in traditional Web2 proves valuable. Our space isn’t strictly Web3-focused; during bear markets, we host traditional Web2 events—Douyin courses, new media workshops, English lectures, counseling sessions—keeping the space operational.
In my view, successfully raising brand awareness among more people is our greatest achievement. Currently, in Chengdu alone, we already have three to four thousand members. This shifts perceptions—many assume Web3 ultimately revolves around token issuance. In reality, Web3’s blue ocean is vast, and you can connect abundant resources without issuing tokens.
As an entrepreneur in crypto, as long as you uphold the principle of "staying true, aligning knowledge with action," you won’t do too badly in this space. Web3 entrepreneurship has low barriers—too many talk one thing and do another, some even issue tokens, rug-pull, and disappear. But since starting my venture, I’ve never wavered—my goal has always been to build our brand and space well.
In the future, we aim to expand similar spaces to Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Singapore, and across Southeast Asia. For everyone, as long as you respect the industry, keep learning, study every new narrative, and strive not to fall behind, you can achieve your own results in this opportunity-rich field.
From the mocked notion of "mainly about ignoring people" to the real presence of "super individuals," crypto curators continue writing their own life stories. Whether through 30 minutes of daily dedication or years of exploration, those accustomed to freedom are proving: In this decentralized world, the most valuable resource has never been capital—but people.
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