Most new tokens tend to follow a predictable cycle: explosive rally at launch, sharp correction, then prolonged decline. It's become almost a template.
KAITO is a textbook example. Sure, there were some recovery attempts along the way, but ultimately it couldn't escape gravity—the token kept bleeding out despite those brief relief rallies. The pattern held.
Here's the thing: if this cycle keeps repeating across projects, what's the actual solution? Project teams clearly need a rethink.
A few angles worth considering:
**Tokenomics redesign** – Many projects front-load their launch hype without sustainable mechanisms. Better vesting schedules, strategic unlock timing, and reduced initial supply pressure could help.
**Utility focus** – Tokens need real utility or governance value, not just speculation fuel. If there's no reason to hold long-term, sellers will dump regardless.
**Community alignment** – Earlier and more transparent communication about development roadmaps keeps believers engaged during the inevitable consolidation phase.
**Gradual release strategies** – Instead of massive dumps at predetermined dates, smoother distribution tied to actual milestones and adoption metrics.
The teams that break this cycle will be those that prioritize sustainable value creation over launch day momentum.
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RektRecorder
· 12-18 15:39
KAITO is a prime example of a money-grabbing scheme... There's no denying it. The projects that truly survive are those that don't care how much they can pump on launch day; instead, they focus on developing utility. But honestly, how many teams really listen to this advice? Most are still just thinking about how to cash out quickly.
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CryptoSurvivor
· 12-18 14:55
Honestly, project teams understand tokenomics, but they just don't want to change it. Making quick money on launch day is the real goal.
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DYORMaster
· 12-18 14:51
No matter how right you are, it’s useless. These project teams simply don’t want to change. They just want to make money on launch day, and after that, how the token dies has nothing to do with them. They designed such terrible tokenomics and still dare to go live...
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SybilSlayer
· 12-18 14:50
Honestly, I'm tired of this routine... From KAITO to a bunch of crappy projects, issuing tokens → pumping → dropping, just like a broken record. When will the team finally realize that relying solely on the hype of token issuance day won't last long...
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MemeCoinSavant
· 12-18 14:45
ngl the "sustainable value creation" talk is just copium at this point... projects ship, pump, dump, repeat. it's the memetic cycle, statistically inevitable lol
Most new tokens tend to follow a predictable cycle: explosive rally at launch, sharp correction, then prolonged decline. It's become almost a template.
KAITO is a textbook example. Sure, there were some recovery attempts along the way, but ultimately it couldn't escape gravity—the token kept bleeding out despite those brief relief rallies. The pattern held.
Here's the thing: if this cycle keeps repeating across projects, what's the actual solution? Project teams clearly need a rethink.
A few angles worth considering:
**Tokenomics redesign** – Many projects front-load their launch hype without sustainable mechanisms. Better vesting schedules, strategic unlock timing, and reduced initial supply pressure could help.
**Utility focus** – Tokens need real utility or governance value, not just speculation fuel. If there's no reason to hold long-term, sellers will dump regardless.
**Community alignment** – Earlier and more transparent communication about development roadmaps keeps believers engaged during the inevitable consolidation phase.
**Gradual release strategies** – Instead of massive dumps at predetermined dates, smoother distribution tied to actual milestones and adoption metrics.
The teams that break this cycle will be those that prioritize sustainable value creation over launch day momentum.