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Recently, I've come across a bunch of memes and celebrity shoutouts, with the hype cycling through again and again. Honestly, it's just attention shifting around. Veteran players advise newcomers not to take the final step, and I agree. When you're impulsive on the chain, the first to suffer are usually gas fees and your mindset.
Right now, I lean towards: treating the mainnet as a "showroom," only uploading works I truly want to hold long-term or those that need strong backing; for browsing, listing, and interacting, I prefer to stay on L2, which offers a much smoother experience, and the transaction fees won't make me feel bad every time I click. Anyway, I’d rather operate fewer times, treating each click as a "signature," taking it slow is fine. When I occasionally encounter issues with bridges or cross-chain transfers, I remind myself: those rushing to chase hot topics are probably not making good trades. That’s all for now.