@Fogo Official #fogo The days around the mainnet launch in January 2026 still make my heart race. At that time, I was scrolling through Twitter and saw a bunch of people shouting "This is the future of high-performance chains," with speeds as fast as centralized exchanges, fees so low it hardly hurts, and a smooth user experience. I got caught up in the moment and threw several thousand dollars in, with the price around 0.03. On the first day, it shot up to 0.06, and I was so excited in the live stream I shouted, "Finally caught the early wave of the next L1!" Fans flooded the chat with congratulations, and I felt like I was about to turn things around again. But a few days later, it retraced to 0.02, halving my account. I stared at my phone for a long time, couldn’t sleep that night, and regretted not buying more at the bottom, also annoyed at my impulsiveness.
My feelings for $FOGO are really complicated. I like it because it’s genuinely enjoyable to use. Previously, other chains were laggy and expensive; I was hesitant to transfer funds. Now, bridging some money over, transactions complete in seconds, and playing with liquidity or lending feels as smooth as anything on-chain. It feels like it’s not just about shouting high performance but truly designed for everyday transactions and earning money, with high platform fees, some of which are used to buy back tokens, supported by real assets. During my live streams, I tried demonstrating to fans, and everyone said, “Wow, this chain feels amazing to use.”
But there are also many annoyances. New tokens are extremely volatile, like roller coasters, with unlocking pressures and a lot of FUD online. Some criticize, “Just another short-term hype,” or “Easy to dump.” Several times, I’ve been on the verge of losing my mind, wanting to cash out and chase old coins, watching others stay steady while I scramble, feeling heartbroken. But I didn’t sell everything. Why? Because I believe in this direction. Transaction speed and low