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A failed project here, farming engagement there.

This year was filled with airdrops, especially Telegram airdrops, and it would be hard for me to say I didn’t partake in any. From Dogs to Cati to Hamster Combat, name it, I was there. But the final blow came from the $TOMA project.

Before airdrops became popular in my country, I was focused on writing Web3 articles.

Was it because of my love for Web3? Not exactly. I was interested because I thought I could land a well-paying gig. With my writing skills, I thought it wouldn’t be difficult. So, I dove in.

My first article, The World of Webs, was an introduction to Web3. I poured my heart into it, but I soon realized that, although it was engaging, it lacked depth.

A quick comparison with other articles made it clear: writing about Web3 required more than surface-level knowledge. The technical jargon and various niches were overwhelming, and I struggled to grasp the concepts.

Unlike design, which I loved, writing about Web3 felt more like a chore, something I had to figure out, not something that excited me.

So, I quit writing.

When airdrops took over, I jumped on the bandwagon, farming day and night. Well, not consistently, I won’t lie but I was dedicated, imagining all the beautiful and luxury items I would buy when I got paid.

But soon, the developers and admins behind these airdrops started operating fraudulently.

They demanded high gas fees, pushed unnecessary token purchases, and rewarded participants with only small amounts for all the time and money spent. It was a sham. So, I quit that too.

I realized that breaking into Web3 wasn’t easy.

First, it required a substantial amount of money, if you wanted to make any significant gains.

Then, it was about meeting the right people, and I found that incredibly difficult. The few people I met seemed to think I wasn’t a good fit for the niche.

Once, I reached out to someone for guidance and received no positive response. It felt like hitting a dead end.

It made me feel as though I was lacking.

People also gatekeep important information, sharing it only within their inner circles.

It’s as though there’s an unspoken rule that if they struggled to get where they are, others should struggle too.

The only time I heard from people was when they needed referrals for an airdrop. I couldn’t help but feel that was a poor way to treat others, but that’s just human nature.

The more I observed, the more I realized the truth: the rich network with the rich. Everyone is building their own exclusive circles. If you have nothing to offer, you receive nothing. No valuable information, no connections, no opportunities.

Do I blame these people? No. I guess everyone just have to figure out what works for them.

But I still believe that if you prove your value and show that you’re an asset, opportunities will find you.

Am I valuable? Absolutely.

Will I offer my skills? Definitely, maybe not in Web3.

This experience has taught me that growth comes from within. It’s not about how others treat you; it’s about how you treat yourself. The right opportunities will come from unexpected places.

Who knows what tomorrow holds?

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