2026-01-11 12:22:08

How to play the points system to be cost-effective? Many people have this question after participating in a popular DeFi project.

Honestly, not every type of points is worth obsessing over. My view is as follows—

**Leaderboard-type points**: These are often locked in by big players at the top positions early on. If you're a latecomer, instead of staying up all night to climb the ranks, it's better to just check in casually. Investing more emotion doesn't necessarily yield proportional returns.

**Trading-type points**: This is a different story. You need to trade with real money to accumulate these points. They test your trading strategy and risk tolerance more.

The key is to clearly identify which category your points belong to, and then decide how much effort to invest. Blindly going all-in is often the start of losses.

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MetadataExplorer

· 5h ago

The leaderboard section is indeed a playground for big players. I've already given up on it and am just collecting sign-in rewards now. Trading is worth considering, but the prerequisite is having capital and the right mindset.

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WagmiWarrior

· 13h ago

Rankings are really just a playground for big players; retail investors like us shouldn't bother. Trading points are the true test of skill, provided your wallet is truly solid.

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MEVHunterNoLoss

· 01-11 12:52

Don't fall for the ranking list trap. Major players have already taken over, and staying up late to climb the ranks isn't worth it.

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MevSandwich

· 01-11 12:50

The leaderboard section is indeed a trap; big players have long since taken over, and us retail investors staying up late is pointless. It's better to focus on trading-related points, where real skills and real trades can earn you profits.

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QuorumVoter

· 01-11 12:49

I've given up on the leaderboard section a long time ago. It's a game for big players that we can't afford to play. As for trading points, it really depends on whether you have bullets in your hand.

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MEVHunterX

· 01-11 12:45

The leaderboard system is really a game for big players; retail investors staying up all night is purely self-torture.

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nft_widow

· 01-11 12:36

That ranking system is indeed a playground for big players; retail investors blindly following the trend are just asking for trouble.

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SighingCashier