2026-01-08 11:29:45

Behind this surge, there is actually a quite magical community story.

WhiteWhaleMeme was originally just a joke created by the fans of a certain trader — a pure meme project. The original creator didn’t take it seriously at all, even threatening that it would die in two days.

And what happened? Reality proved them wrong quite harshly. The community didn’t dissipate; instead, they took control. Fans took over the operation, and the project not only survived but became increasingly popular. From the "48-hour tragedy" that the founder dismissed, it turned into something truly driven by the community — this is the core logic behind that wave of growth.

To put it simply, this isn’t a billionaire’s wealth creation myth, but the power of the community collective.

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RamenStacker

· 15h ago

This is true decentralization—no need for a big daddy halo; the community can run the show on its own.

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BearMarketBro

· 01-09 13:11

Haha, this is true decentralization. If even the founders are pessimistic, can it survive? Community yyds

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screenshot_gains

· 01-08 11:52

Ha, this is what true grassroots look like. Even the founders didn't expect the community to be so fierce. Honestly, the projects I doubted the most before are the ones that last the longest. I've seen this kind of logic many times before. But the problem is, how long can this kind of community-driven thing last? It feels like it could be easily dispersed by the next meme. This wave of increase is really the power of collective effort, but it also depends on who is taking the bag. Forget it, I'm just here to watch the show. A united community is definitely better than being chopped up by some big V.

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MetaverseLandlord

· 01-08 11:47

Haha, really, sometimes the power of the community is more ruthless than the founders. White Whale was completely awakened by the criticism; a group of retail investors stubbornly brought it back to life. The boss thought it would be over in 48 hours, but instead, it’s getting more and more popular—that’s unbelievable. You still have to believe in the power of the masses. Sometimes what you don’t think is good turns out to be a dark horse. This is true decentralization—relying not on a single person, but on everyone.

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GasFeeNightmare

· 01-08 11:40

This is what Web3 should look like. When big influencers can't sit still, the community will stand up on its own.

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SmartMoneyWallet

· 01-08 11:37

On-chain data reveals the truth at a glance. The distribution of whale holdings during this surge has long been exposed. Don't tell me it's purely community-driven... Just look at the fund flow to see who's behind the scenes manipulating the market.

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