Is the industry "de-rooting" behind Gate's Hong Kong events?

Early crypto events resembled geek parties, but now they increasingly look like financial forums. Gate's series of events in Hong Kong also reflect a shift in industry temperament: from grassroots speculation to a stage where capital and regulations coexist.
As more traditional institutions, funds, and family offices begin to focus on Web3, the industry discourse is also changing. In the past, discussions centered on community consensus; now they focus on compliance structures. Previously, the talk was about 100x myths; now it's about long-term allocation. It's not that romance has diminished, but that the game has upgraded.
Is this good or bad for ordinary players? Both perspectives have merit. The benefit is a more stable industry with reduced extreme risks; the challenge is that the myth of huge profits diminishes, and the professional threshold rises. The future market will resemble a marathon more than a sprint.
To end on a light note: the crypto world hasn't slowed down; it has just shifted from a sprint mode to an endurance mode. Only those who can keep up will see the next landscape. #Gate香港活动来袭