A little observation, written while stuck in Seoul traffic: This is my first time in Seoul for a major event. I didn’t really go to the various venues, mostly just had 1-on-1s with some friends. My biggest takeaway? Everyone is super anxious. Founders who’ve listed on Binance are anxious about how to handle the second wave, as if the first wave of hype has completely abandoned them. No trading volume, no OI, just hollow narratives and paid KOL retweets. Founders who haven’t listed on Binance are anxious about how to get listed. They’re doing everything they can to lower the terms they offer, practically begging exchanges and communities in hopes of attracting more buyers. KOLs are anxious about why their friends have so much going on, lamenting their lack of luck, and comparing who’s using higher leverage. The local community is busy badmouthing other communities, hyping up their own “help-you-get-listed” schemes, hoping to squeeze lower prices and better unlock terms from projects. Anxiety is contagious. Most people think only capable individuals feel anxious, and I used to feel that way too. My solution? Treat myself like an idiot. Think it through—whether you make a lot or a little, succeed or fail, it’s not really tied to your abilities. Maybe that’ll make you feel a lot better. ~