In the Web3 industry, judging whether a project is “valuable” is often oversimplified to price performance, short-term popularity, or market sentiment.
But as the industry gradually matures, these indicators are losing their reference value.
What truly determines whether an infrastructure project can go far is its performance over time, not its highlights at a certain stage.
This is also the core perspective that IDN Network always adheres to when evaluating its direction and industry trends.
Short-term success does not equal long-term effectiveness
In the early days of Web3, many projects achieved rapid growth by seizing narrative windows.
But as the cycle lengthens, a reality gradually emerges:
A successful launch cannot sustain years of operation
A round of traffic dividends cannot verify system stability
Market recognition cannot replace long-term trust
The value of infrastructure must be repeatedly validated across different market environments.
This is also why genuine infrastructure development often appears “slow.”
Time is the strictest testing tool for infrastructure
Unlike applications, infrastructure cannot be frequently “torn down and rebuilt.”
It must withstand long-term tests in the following dimensions:
Is the architecture scalable
Are the system rules stable enough
Can the incentive mechanisms withstand cycle changes
Is security systemic, not patchwork
When market sentiment recedes, the real stress tests are just beginning.
IDN Network pays more attention to: whether the system still holds up without external stimuli.
Sustainable infrastructure often does not rely on “heroic promotion”
An important but often overlooked standard is:
Does the system depend on a few core promoters to keep running.
If a network:
Cannot operate without continuous high-intensity management
Frequently adjusts rules to maintain participation
Relies on a “strong central” coordination within its ecosystem
Then its long-term stability deserves re-examination.
Healthy infrastructure should have a certain “self-operating capability.”
Participant collaboration is not driven artificially but becomes natural.
Long-term value comes from structure, not emotion
From a long-term perspective, the value of infrastructure is not reflected in:
A burst of activity
A round of popularity
A market trend
But in the underlying structure:
Are the rules clear and predictable
Are incentives tied to long-term contributions
Does the system allow multi-party co-construction and evolution
IDN Network focuses more on whether the structure is correct rather than whether emotions are high.
Conclusion:
Web3 infrastructure development is essentially a “slow variable project.”
It requires patience, discipline, and respect for cycles.
As time extends, bubbles will naturally disappear, and the value of the structure will gradually emerge.
For IDN Network, what truly matters is not how “quickly it is seen,”
but whether it still holds true in the longer future.
This is the true meaning of the existence of infrastructure.
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From a long-term perspective, how does IDN Network understand the true value of Web3 infrastructure
In the Web3 industry, judging whether a project is “valuable” is often oversimplified to price performance, short-term popularity, or market sentiment.
But as the industry gradually matures, these indicators are losing their reference value.
What truly determines whether an infrastructure project can go far is its performance over time, not its highlights at a certain stage.
This is also the core perspective that IDN Network always adheres to when evaluating its direction and industry trends.
In the early days of Web3, many projects achieved rapid growth by seizing narrative windows. But as the cycle lengthens, a reality gradually emerges:
A successful launch cannot sustain years of operation
A round of traffic dividends cannot verify system stability
Market recognition cannot replace long-term trust
The value of infrastructure must be repeatedly validated across different market environments.
This is also why genuine infrastructure development often appears “slow.”
Unlike applications, infrastructure cannot be frequently “torn down and rebuilt.”
It must withstand long-term tests in the following dimensions:
Is the architecture scalable
Are the system rules stable enough
Can the incentive mechanisms withstand cycle changes
Is security systemic, not patchwork
When market sentiment recedes, the real stress tests are just beginning.
IDN Network pays more attention to: whether the system still holds up without external stimuli.
An important but often overlooked standard is: Does the system depend on a few core promoters to keep running.
If a network:
Cannot operate without continuous high-intensity management
Frequently adjusts rules to maintain participation
Relies on a “strong central” coordination within its ecosystem
Then its long-term stability deserves re-examination.
Healthy infrastructure should have a certain “self-operating capability.” Participant collaboration is not driven artificially but becomes natural.
From a long-term perspective, the value of infrastructure is not reflected in:
A burst of activity
A round of popularity
A market trend
But in the underlying structure:
Are the rules clear and predictable
Are incentives tied to long-term contributions
Does the system allow multi-party co-construction and evolution
IDN Network focuses more on whether the structure is correct rather than whether emotions are high.
Conclusion:
Web3 infrastructure development is essentially a “slow variable project.”
It requires patience, discipline, and respect for cycles. As time extends, bubbles will naturally disappear, and the value of the structure will gradually emerge.
For IDN Network, what truly matters is not how “quickly it is seen,” but whether it still holds true in the longer future.
This is the true meaning of the existence of infrastructure.