Investors who have recently been paying attention to RIVER may have noticed a rather painful phenomenon: points have plummeted from a high of 25,000 to 1,400, a decline of over 90%. The underlying issues behind this are not simple— the risk of liquidity exhaustion is gradually becoming apparent.

To be honest, the current risks are indeed quite significant. The funds in the pool are clearly insufficient, which directly affects the exchange value of the points. The original gameplay that allowed earning benefits through points has basically become ineffective, and the only remaining option now is to use them for exchanges.

The official mandatory staking policy further restricts flexibility. Once staked, the liquidity of the points is essentially lost, which means increased passive risk for many participants.

Regarding the choice of staking period, this is indeed a matter that requires careful consideration. 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, or 12 months—all have different risk-reward trade-offs. Shorter periods have relatively manageable liquidity risks, but longer periods may face greater uncertainty. How to choose specifically depends on your risk tolerance and your judgment of the market outlook.