2026-01-08 18:30:09

MIR isn't a magic solution for every scenario.

Small-scale or one-time contracts often struggle with the cold start penalty—the upfront cost just doesn't pay off. But here's where it gets interesting: for production contracts that run repeatedly, the math works in your favor. Those efficiency gains stack and multiply as execution cycles accumulate.

The real question is whether your use case fits the model. For high-frequency contract operations, the long-term ROI becomes compelling. The full technical breakdown, including benchmarks and trade-off analysis, reveals exactly when the approach makes sense and when it doesn't.

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DegenWhisperer

· 01-08 18:57

Hmm... Don't even think about a one-time contract; it's hopeless to break even. High-frequency trading is the real key, with compounding profits skyrocketing.

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AllInAlice

· 01-08 18:54

This is the core issue. Most people see MIR and think it's a silver bullet, without even calculating their own costs. Using it once really isn't necessary; wasting gas would actually lead to bigger losses. Repeated use is more cost-effective, but only if you have high-frequency needs... Speaking of which, how many people can actually reach that level? The pitfalls of cold start are indeed significant; small projects shouldn't even think about it. The key still depends on your own scenario. Following the crowd just because others say it's good—this routine has been played out in the crypto world long ago. Analysis backed by data is worth trusting; discussions without concrete numbers are all nonsense. Wait, what exactly is the break-even point for this thing in terms of number of calls... It sounds good, but in practice? Most people are just messing around.

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AirdropHunterWang

· 01-08 18:35

That's why I don't blindly follow the trend; I need to consider my own use case. --- It sounds like high frequency is only worth it; low-frequency players might as well forget it. --- The cold start penalty is really a trap; small orders can't withstand it at all. --- The problem is that most people overestimate their own execution frequency... --- Math doesn't lie, but you need to run it through enough cycles to see the results. --- So, what exactly counts as high frequency? Where is this critical point? --- It's that kind of thing that looks really impressive but requires some discounts when used. --- Repeated execution can indeed lead to profits, provided you can really stick with it.

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CryptoCross-TalkClub

· 01-08 18:31

Laughing out loud, another motivational article titled "Choose the right track, win life effortlessly," this time with a different MIR disguise. The cold start penalty sounds like my trapped experience in 2017.

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ZkProofPudding

· 01-08 18:31

We've all stepped into the cold start pit... but to be honest, once it gets running, it's really satisfying, just the initial pain is tough.

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