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"I Wasted 8 Years in Crypto": A Builder's Exit Note Goes Viral Across Asia

2 days ago
  • #market-exhaustion
  • #generational-anxiety
  • #crypto-critique
  • Ken Chan, former co-founder of Aevo, admits crypto has become a 'casino' rather than a new financial system.
  • Chan's disillusionment stems from eight years in the industry, witnessing capital wasted on projects like Aptos and Sui with no real progress.
  • His critique resonates across Asian crypto communities, reflecting market exhaustion and generational anxiety over social mobility.
  • Chan now focuses on KENSAT, a personal satellite project, after leaving Aevo, whose token has dropped 99% from its peak.
  • Responses to Chan's post vary, with some agreeing crypto lacks real use cases, while others blame individual failures.
  • The post highlights broader concerns about crypto's societal impact and the lack of tangible products for average users.