Why do some Blockchain platforms have Die Hard communities?

Several blockchain communities may exhibit a cult-like mentality towards the project they support. For several projects, the die-hard communities make the difference between staying relevant and slowly disappearing from people’s radars. The big question is whether this fanaticism is causing people to lose sight of the technology that underlies everything, and if so, whether that’s a bad thing.

Blockchain can breed cult-live behavior

There are various reasons why people passionately support specific blockchain projects. It is often a finance-driven activity as they want a project they have invested in to do well so they can make money down the line. Others are passionate about the technology and its potential, although they may not always recognize its shortcomings or inefficiencies.

Going all-in on specific projects – either financially or in terms of support – is perfectly fine. In fact, it is recommended to only look closely at projects that hit the user, rather than blindly investing in the other recommended and potentially paying the price afterwards. Each blockchain ecosystem has a lot to offer, but it takes some time to get used to everything that’s going on. Also, knowing everything, the developers have probably come up with changes and improvements.

Passion is what drives innovation and ideas. It leads to meaningful discussions, suggestions, improvements, products and services. Without such fanatical support, blockchain projects overall would be far worse. Let’s take a look at some of these communities and why they are the way they are.

Throne

The Tron community is a very loyal group that primarily gathers around the “cult leader” Justin Sun. Tron’s founder has significantly influenced this blockchain ecosystem and is, among other things, responsible for the acquisition of BitTorrent technology. In addition, the ecosystem benefits from the support of the Poloniex exchange, which is proving invaluable in bringing more people into the ecosystem.

To the members of the community, Justin Sun is almost akin to a descendant from God, and he has the track record to prove it as well. However, Tron has other advantages, including the openness and enthusiasm of everyone who builds on this technology stack. When people are passionate about building something on a blockchain, that excitement will spill over to people who interact with products and services.

As Tron continues to grow and expand – it has a more than solid presence in decentralized finance, and there is NFT support as well – fanaticism among community members continues to reach new heights. However, there’s no denying that all of these people have genuine reasons to be excited about the progress so far, even if the future isn’t set in stone yet.

Apeiron

Play-to-win games have become a staple of the cryptocurrency industry over the past year and a half. Apeiron, the first god game on the blockchain, has quickly climbed the ranks and built a huge community in quick succession. People who enjoy playing video games are often passionate by default, and that passion will lead to engaging conversations with others, new ideas, strategies, etc. Combining this default mindset with incentives to earn rewards by becoming a better player or advancing the character its creates a potent cocktail.

However, there is more to the Apeiron community than meets the eye at first. These die-hard players aren’t in it for just the rewards, but they also like the structure and gameplay of Apeiron. There is a lot to do in this god game and different ways to achieve those goals. Furthermore, players can wipe out entire planets to start over at any time, which will help them level up their Godlings. There’s no reason not to play, that’s how video games should be.

Furthermore, the approach and vision of the Apeiron team address the three core groups. Group 1 are the investors who expect the game to be a big hit with a sustainable economy. Group 2 are the fans who play to make money who want to make money while having fun. The last group are hardcore players who want engaging content and the ability to upgrade and control their Godlings and other in-game assets. It’s a trifecta that takes this project’s excitement to god-like levels.

Cardano

Whether one likes or dislikes the Cardano currency/technology mainly comes down to whether one likes/dislikes Charles Hoskinson. It is impossible to ignore Charles when Cardano is the topic of conversation, although his name is not only intertwined with this project. Charles cares immensely about many things and is a charismatic person who will convey that passion to anyone willing to listen. The CEO of Cardano can captivate an audience like very few others in the industry can, which is why so many people are interested in Cardano these days.

Another contributing factor to Hoskinson’s influence is his social activism. Even when he talks about Cardano, he will also touch on important global concerns, with a strong focus on the African continent. By talking about real people and their problems, he draws in a crowd. Moreover, he finds ways that Cardano can help alleviate some of these concerns. Cryptocurrencies are designed to be accessible to everyone and make a difference in everyday life, and Charles wants to convey this message loud and clear.

It’s safe to say that Cardano would not be where it is today without Charles Hoskinson and the die-hard Cardano community. Also, they continue to create an ongoing maelstrom to bring more people into crypto, making it beneficial for the industry at large.