Reviewing how I missed ASTER—first off, congrats to the project team and everyone who got results. Here are a few takeaways about where I went wrong: 1. Dropped the ball on follow-up: I heard about the KOL round and points airdrop early on through friends, but it was just a case of 'knowing' without taking further action. I lacked consistent follow-through. 2. Misjudged by chasing perfection: I kept waiting for the product to be 'mature enough' before diving in. But the reality of Web3 is that 'immaturity equals opportunity.' By the time it’s perfect, it’s already out of reach. 3. Over-reliance on macro trends, ignoring individual Alpha: I stayed defensive with strategies like mining and holding Beta because the overall market felt uncertain. As a result, I missed out on independent Alpha opportunities like this one on the BSC chain. 4. Misallocated focus: Watching the market and mining passively doesn’t actually require much effort. I should’ve dedicated more energy to actively hunting for Alpha. 5. Rigid participation mindset: I thought missing the earliest stage meant it wasn’t worth paying attention anymore. In reality, for good projects and sectors, it’s never too late to get in. Even if you participate less, you should never completely miss out. #LessonsLearned #Web3 #AlphaHunting