Author: Ru7 @SသN
I. First Encounter
I first met him in Hong Kong during the winter of 2023, when I had just entered the crypto world. He came to Hong Kong to play, and we met in person for the first time. At that time, he was quite slim, wearing a Burberry seasonal shirt and Yeezy sneakers. I still remember his appearance and demeanor.
When we met, he gave me a lipstick, which surprised me, but I also felt he was a mature and thoughtful young man. His name was also unique, simple and memorable. My first impression of him was that he was precocious and had his own ideas. At 16, he had entered the Web3 world through the digital collection field, which was particularly distinctive at the time.
Later, we gradually became familiar with each other and often exchanged industry information. To be honest, from the end of 2023 to mid-2024, as a newcomer to the crypto, I was still unfamiliar with many aspects of the industry and couldn't fully understand its logic. By then, he had already established himself in this field and began systematically repeating some cyclical work. His first goal was to become a KOL. At that time, he had only a few thousand followers, with most traffic coming from giveaways and requesting other KOLs to repost and drive traffic.
(In fact, those few thousand followers were mostly bought, and he would collaborate with others and follow each other. This is why many female KOLs received private messages from him, as he discovered that female KOLs were usually more friendly and easier to gain mutual follows, while male KOLs would basically ignore him.)
His other goal was to research hot projects daily using tools like Rootdata and track investment trends of major VCs such as YZi Labs, Pantera, and a16z. He told me he would contact 5 people via Twitter DM every day to chat about the industry and build connections. If someone was willing to chat, he would engage more; if the other party didn't respond, he wouldn't mind and would just keep trying.
In comparison, I was more introverted in social interactions early on and hesitant to actively seek opportunities. Until one time, we attended an event in Hong Kong together, and he introduced me to a top crypto OG. We had chicken pot together. This experience was eye-opening - it turned out that crypto big shots weren't as unreachable as I thought. He listened to our stories about chasing on-chain meme coins and PvP on Solana, laughing heartily and asking about meme coin strategies and profit logic.
This made me realize that even top experts can be limited by their circle and unable to access trends in the lower-tier market. The significance of upward social networking is not just about learning, but also about complementing each other. After that meal, I began to confidently connect with various crypto professionals, from major VCs to top institutions, market makers, and project teams in public chains, DeFi, SocialFi, and more. I learned to think: "What do I have? What do others need? What help can I provide?"
From that day on, I deeply understood the importance of "huddling together for warmth". Being brave in social interactions not only helps discover problems but also quickly find solutions. This concept was later confirmed - many people helped me selflessly, and I gradually learned how to activate resources around me.
[The rest of the translation follows the same approach, maintaining the structure and translating all text while preserving any HTML tags.]Shortly after, the Argentine presidential RUG event broke out, with the market in mourning and many investors suffering huge losses. Hmm keenly realized this was an opportunity to help crypto users by leveraging his resources and influence. He quickly launched a support plan, attempting to assist the college student victims of this event. Unexpectedly, this plan caught the attention of Binance founder CZ. CZ not only personally replied to Hmm but also generously donated $100,000 to support the plan.
This event brought Hmm's traffic to an entirely new height, even being jokingly called the "BNB Chain Prince" within the circle.
But traffic is a double-edged sword, accompanied by the largest professional doubts he had ever faced. Premeditated trolls began launching massive attacks against him, with malicious hit pieces flooding social media. Meanwhile, due to his youthful impetuousness, Hmm also made some inappropriate remarks, which further directed criticism towards him.
Those days were exceptionally dark for Hmm. He had to face external doubts while bearing internal pressure. The "Sword of Damocles" could fall at any moment, pinning him to the tribunal of public opinion. Fortunately, Hmm did not choose to escape. He quickly realized his issues in words and actions, rapidly adjusted, and began treating his public image more cautiously while quietly cultivating his skills.
During that time, a street saying began to circulate: "This employee is too awesome." But under pressure, he could still maintain his rhythm and continue accepting others' teasing about him. As insiders commented, the 2005 Hmm, though naive, was always growing and transforming. His edge made people love and hate him, but precisely because of this, his existence could not be ignored.
As time passed, Hmm began to gradually hide his edge, becoming more sophisticated. This is the inevitable path for every "blank paper" person. Concealing one's brilliance is the first step towards maturity.
V. Harvests on BNB Chain: From BNB Loyal Holder to Steady Trader
Hmm has always been a loyal $BNB holder, paying close attention to the ecosystem development on BNB Chain. With his courage and market sensitivity, he successfully harvested satisfying profits from projects like $TST and $Mubarak.
Unlike many frequent traders, Hmm has always maintained a steady trading style. He advocates the principle of "only making 3 trades per year", emphasizing precise and high-win-rate operations.
From 2025 to now, he has almost only conducted 2 trades, but each time he dared to take large positions, holding onto targets he believed in based on underlying logic, ultimately achieving good results. This trading style is both a reflection of his self-awareness and a result of his profound market understanding.
"Hold, believe, and wait for harvest." This simple sentence is the core of Hmm's trading philosophy.
VI: After the Noise: Settling in the Second Half
After experiencing multiple dramas like Commercial K and in11, Hmm entered a sage moment. He began reading, working out, learning medical aesthetics, and striving to develop in a better direction.
As a male born in 2005, Hmm's life is just beginning, but he has already become a trendsetter of this era. He deeply understands that KOLs are updated quickly, and not working hard for a moment will lead to being abandoned by the times.
Hmm still maintains powerful positive energy, continues to connect with crypto people, and sees the world through others' perspectives. He accepts both good and bad voices, quietly waiting for time to prove everything.
The Crypto Realm's Teenage Xiao Yan: A Journey of Continuous Advancement
Hmm's growth journey reminds me of the teenage Xiao Yan from "Battle Through the Heavens". They share a common trait: grassroots origin, no background, yet advancing against the wind through passion and an unwilling-to-lose spirit.
Xiao Yan continuously breaks through himself through martial cultivation, while Hmm breaks boundaries through deep crypto ecosystem engagement and personal effort. Each of his breakthroughs is like a martial level advancement, filled with blood and sweat, but looking back, every step is meaningful. From initial digital collections to Web3, from investment failures near bankruptcy to successful counterattack, his experience is exactly like Xiao Yan's "Battle Breaking Path": each fall accumulates power for the next leap.
Like Xiao Yan, Hmm's story is just beginning. His goal is not just traffic and wealth, but becoming a true legend by continuously surpassing himself.
A journey of blooming flowers, also with thorns, but victory is ahead. Move forward, continuously break through - this is the goal of our Z generation!
