$LIES

"$LIES: To Those Grinding On X, We Salute You" captures the frenzied deception in crypto promotions. Like a game with rigged rules, VC-backed projects often dangle the carrot of rewards, exploiting user engagement for their own gain. The vivid chaos here echoes the sentiment of countless participants caught in this maddening cycle, tirelessly chasing what often turns out to be a mirage. This piece is an ode to grinders' tenacity in the face of disillusionment.

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