2026-01-07 19:30:55

There's an interesting question I want to discuss: why do some leading exchanges continuously promote token applications within their ecosystems? From a lock-up perspective, this has a significant impact on token consumption.

But there's a contradiction here—have you noticed that the gas fees on certain chains are kept particularly low? Theoretically, this should increase token consumption, right? So, what’s the result? The answer is quite clear: low gas fees actually do not effectively increase consumption.

So, if that's the case, why does the entire ecosystem still do this? It's not a random choice. The underlying logic is that low gas fees attract more users and trading activity, expanding the ecosystem. When the ecosystem becomes large enough, even if individual transactions don't consume much, the overall token lock-up and demand will increase significantly. This is a long-term strategic trade-off—using low fees to drive ecosystem growth, ultimately leading to an increase in token value.

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NftMetaversePainter

· 10h ago

actually the algorithmic beauty here is undeniable—it's like watching a generative protocol unfold in real-time... low gas fees as a topological strategy to reshape the economic landscape, ngl. the blockchain primitive of fee optimization reveals something deeper about digital sovereignty

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GasGuzzler

· 01-08 08:02

Low gas fee strategies are essentially about increasing ecosystem volume. First, build a big platform, and then see how it goes. After all, you'll recover your costs in the end.

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SellTheBounce

· 01-07 20:01

Low gas fees attract traffic, but in the end, aren't there just more bagholders? History has shown us that ecological prosperity has always been a short-term illusion.

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quiet_lurker

· 01-07 20:00

The idea of low gas fees is just for show; honestly, it's still about attracting people.

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CommunityLurker

· 01-07 19:56

Low gas fees are just a gimmick; frankly, it's still about staking territory.

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TokenDustCollector

· 01-07 19:50

I think this logic doesn't quite hold up. Lower gas fees attract users, that's true, but can the token really increase in value in the end? --- Basically, it's burning money for growth, betting that it will pick up later. I've seen this trick too many times. --- Wait, isn't this just whitewashing low fees? --- Going back and forth, it's still the same old story. More users ≠ more token consumption. This calculation simply doesn't add up. --- The big exchange's little scheme: claiming to support the ecosystem while secretly dumping, calling it strategic balancing. --- But how long can this "long-term" strategy last when the token price is still falling?

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GasFeeCry

· 01-07 19:45

Hmm... this logic is a bit convoluted. To put it simply, start by making a big cake. No matter how much is spent per transaction, as the volume increases, profits will come naturally.

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BlockchainTherapist

· 01-07 19:37

Basically, it's about willingly burning money to build a big platform. Anyway, as more users come later, they'll gradually recoup their costs. I've seen through this trick a long time ago.

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