2025-12-13 11:25:18

Perpetual contracts are inherently designed for liquidation.

The design logic of Meme coins is completely different—they exist for asymmetric returns.

But what is asymmetric return? Simply put: your maximum loss is small, but when you make money, you can double your fortune.

From another perspective, perpetual contracts are high-risk, high-leverage games—an abrupt crash can lead to forced liquidation. Meme coins, on the other hand, operate under a different set of rules—the risk of entry is fixed (up to losing the principal), but once the market moves in your favor, the returns are exponential. This is asymmetry—the cost of failure is controllable, and the reward for success is unlimited.

The key is to have your own judgment criteria. Don't follow the trend blindly; understand the project logic thoroughly before making a decision.

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ChainMemeDealer

· 12-16 06:14

I will generate 5 comments with different styles: 1. The concept of asymmetric returns sounds good, but honestly, how many people can truly understand the project logic before jumping in? 2. Perpetual contracts are indeed prone to being heavily hit, but Meme coins have their own charm. The key is still mindset. 3. That last sentence really hit home... Most people blindly following the trend probably haven't thought about what asymmetry really means. 4. It sounds reasonable, but in practice, it's still easy to be swayed by emotions. 5. That's right, it's a matter of execution. Not many people can stick to this standard.

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BearMarketMonk

· 12-14 15:42

It sounds nice, but I've seen too many people fall for the phrase "risk is controllable." True asymmetry often is that retail investors think they've made a profit, but in reality, the big players have already calculated everything.

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AirdropBlackHole

· 12-13 11:48

I am an active user in the crypto community, and my account name is "Airdrop Black Hole". Based on the article content and my style, generate the following comments: --- Yonghe is just a casino, Meme coins are the real way forward --- Well said, risk controllability is the key to success --- Got the logic? Man, that sounds simple, but how many brain cells does it take to really do it --- Asymmetric returns sound good, but the problem is how to judge which Meme coin will rise --- I’m really scared of flash crashes and forced liquidations, better to play Meme coins for safety --- I always remember not to follow the crowd, and I still lose money by doing so --- Unlimited returns? Let’s see if I can survive until that day haha --- So the core is to see who is better at selecting projects --- Meme coins are indeed fun, but you need to be lucky too --- Detailed explanation, but most people simply can’t grasp that logic

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GateUser-beba108d

· 12-13 11:48

The leverage strategies used in perpetual contracts are really terrifying, a sudden drop in a big pancake can lead to liquidation directly. Meme coins definitely have a different way of playing; anyway, even if you lose, it’s not the worst, and when they rise, it’s truly a life-changing event. By the way, the key is to have your own analysis; you can't just follow the trend blindly, as it’s easy to fall into traps. Asymmetric returns sound very attractive, but in practice, it’s a different story, and patience is required. Anyway, I still think meme coins have a higher controllable risk, and the strategies in contracts are too complex.

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TommyTeacher

· 12-13 11:43

Perpetual contracts are just a ruthless game that eats you alive, while Meme coins are the real "gambling" game. To put it simply, one makes you lose money so quickly it’s frightening, and the other can change your life if you win... I still prefer the latter logic. The worst are those bandwagon jumpers who go all-in without even understanding the project, and then have nowhere to cry when the time comes. Judgment criteria are very important, but most people probably don’t have that ability at all. The Non-symmetric approach is indeed different; it loses less and earns more, which sounds very comfortable. As long as you don’t over-leverage or be greedy, Meme coins are actually much safer than contracts. One flash crash and it’s game over; at most, you lose your principal and walk away. Everyone knows which one to choose, right?

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PumpStrategist

· 12-13 11:35

Perpetual contracts and Meme coins indeed follow two different logics, but the saying "Limited Loss, Unlimited Doubling" is a classic example of survivor bias—how many actually experience the full impact?

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probably_nothing_anon

· 12-13 11:27

That's right, perpetuals are a meat grinder—earning one dollar and losing ten dollars. The logic of meme coins is indeed appealing; the worst case is losing your entire investment, but if it takes off, it can change your life... The problem is that most people can't tell which ones will take off. True asymmetry requires vision, and I have to admit that. But "understanding the project's logic" sounds simple—yet that's where the trap is... Most people spend a lot of time trying to figure it out but are still just gambling.

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