Ever had a project team member hit you with the "life-changing opportunity" pitch, then immediately flip to "but you gotta keep proving your loyalty by never selling"?

Yeah, you just got manipulated.

Here's the thing about real crypto rewards: they don't come with emotional blackmail attached. When someone's using guilt and fear to keep you holding their bags, that's not partnership—that's control.

Genuine projects reward participation, not obedience. Big difference.