Recently watching 'The Round Table', Dou Wentao mentioned a rather interesting point: Nowadays, when doing anything, the first question everyone asks is about the track. It's not about what you're doing, but rather which line you're standing on. Choosing the right track seems to automatically overlook many issues; choosing the wrong track, no matter how solidly you work, can easily lead to being dismissed with a simple 'there's no space left.' Effort itself is not important; positioning comes first.

In the context of Web3, this feeling is even more pronounced. Projects first tell a narrative, individuals first label themselves, exchanges, protocols, and even a chain must all be categorized before they can enter discussions. When the track is hot, the data looks good, the stories sound nice; even if there are some awkward details upon closer inspection, there will be people to explain for you; when the track is cold, even just surviving seems excessive.

However, after observing for a long time, one realizes that the track determines the starting line, not the finish line. Those who can truly stay are often not the ones shouting about being at the forefront, but rather those who consistently work solidly on one thing for the long term. Tracks may change, narratives may age, but only continuous output and real value will not be casually discarded by the market.