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the #1 thing that @solana has right now over @ethereum is people with money who are willing to deploy in a risk forward way at the edge and thereby push forward innovation. 

this is how innovation happens — but it's often messy in a way that can turn folks off (eg it's "just speculation"). but the lack of this means less capital bandwidth for ideas and experiments to both get funding and to break through into virality via price. memes and the innovation downstream of them are a prime example of this. 

if @ethereum wants to succeed, this needs to change — and we are seeing signs of it on @base, but it's still early and  we need a lot more help. 

so let this be a call to action: if you are someone who believes in Ethereum, holds significant amounts of ETH, and wants the economy to grow, now is the time to step up.. 

if this is you, please DM or shoot me an email at jesse@base.org. will be coming up with a plan in the new year. 

🙏🏼

"break through into virality via price. memes and the innovation downstream of them are a prime example of this."

That right there. Virality via price, memes, and innovation. 🧠 That's the key.

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personally i disagree with this in principle. 

I get the point. I dont see it as real in the terms of the Solana or even crypto in general meme numbers go up focus. 

'why im drawn to base' 

It doesnt help me explain crypto. It doesnt help me onboard. it only helps me confirm others distaste for the space. 

people can say HFSP , but these people aren't poor. and they arent interested in massive speculative Unicorn Fart Dust. Or VC vesting cycles that lead to massive losses to the public (ie them).

maybe their kids will enjoy it... or maybe they will have fun staying rich.

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I mean, I hear what you're saying and the sentiment, but let me offer you this:

This reminds me of the internet in the 90s—memes, viral moments (think Dancing Baby), and speculation felt trivial but drew people in. Over time, those early entry points led to real utility like e-commerce and social media. 

I was too young for the emergence of video games, but based on what my dad told me, very similar cycle, and everyone thought they were ded in by the early 80s...and look where we are now :)

Yeah, crypto might feel like it's a maniac messy energy right now, but it'll evolve into undeniable value in due time, IMO. :) It's part of the emerging tech cycle.