There is an interesting perspective on the controversy and long-term driving forces of crypto projects: many believe that not understanding something is actually a catalyst for price increases, but this can easily fall into the trap of survivor bias.

The reality is that most projects involved in controversy—whether VC-funded projects or meme coins—ultimately fade away quickly. Controversy is like a spark that can generate initial heat, but it cannot serve as sustainable fuel. If a project can only maintain hype through controversy and mystery, then it lacks a true engine for growth.

What truly supports long-term appreciation should be the project's fundamentals, community consensus, or real-world applications. Controversy may bring short-term traffic, but it’s difficult to evolve into sustainable market support. The projects that survive often continue to operate based on other factors once the controversy subsides.