2026-01-11 21:21:10

You may have heard of the Walrus meme. In the crypto community, it’s not just an ordinary animal nickname; there are actually some nuances behind it.

Originally, the walrus was used by the community as a MEME, mainly to mock those whale whales who hold large amounts of crypto assets. Why choose a walrus? Because it looks thick and heavy, with two long, sharp tusks. Most importantly — the way they stand firm on the ice perfectly embodies the spirit of HODLers in the crypto world.

During market volatility, some people panic and sell off their assets, but true walrus holders? They stand firm on their crypto holdings just like walruses on the ice, enduring the waves and storms. This is the real picture behind the walrus MEME — in the fierce storm of the crypto world, you hold on when you should, stay calm when you should.

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ContractSurrender

· 01-11 21:51

Haha, okay, I'm also a walrus, just not enough long tusks in my wallet. --- Those who cut losses are all weaklings; real HODLers don't even look at the charts. --- Wait, no way, why does the walrus still have to mock the whales? This joke has a bit of a twist. --- The bull market is coming, I am the walrus; the bear market is coming, I am the chopping chicken. What do you think? --- Laughing to death, this walrus of mine is trembling on the ice every day. --- Got it, I want to become a walrus instead of being eaten by a walrus. Keep going! --- By the way, this walrus metaphor is really , I just can't grow that pair of tusks. --- Really? I thought the walrus meme referred to some coin, turns out it has such depth.

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EthSandwichHero

· 01-11 21:50

The meme about walruses has long bored me; honestly, it's just about encouraging people to HODL. Holding on doesn't necessarily mean making money. Alright, everyone, continue being the big whales, I'm going to play with Solana first. I have to say, the imagination of crypto people is really strong; they can turn anything into a story. This round of teasing is a bit harsh, directly hitting the whales' core. Instead of being a walrus, it's better to be a flexible fish; if you need to run, just run, understand? Pure psychological conditioning—crypto people just love to brainwash themselves. Walrus spirit? I think most are just mentally trapped, haha. HODLing is a virtue, provided you're not holding worthless tokens.

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PaperHandsCriminal

· 01-11 21:49

Haha, I knew I was that fish constantly cutting its losses and escaping... Looks like I don't even have the qualification to be a walrus.

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MeltdownSurvivalist

· 01-11 21:48

Haha, the walrus, I can't help but laugh. This metaphor is so spot-on; indeed, some brothers are just that steadfast. In our circle, some cut losses, some HODL, the walrus spirit is well said. This joke is clever—long teeth + ice surface = perseverance, understood instantly. The walrus isn't even dead yet, but crypto people have already lost their mindset, hilarious. A true HODLER must have this kind of spirit; otherwise, how could they survive the altcoin season? Well said, it's all about being as firmly rooted as a walrus.

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GweiWatcher

· 01-11 21:39

Haha, the appearance of the walrus HODL is indeed top-notch, much more hardcore than whales. --- Wait, are real walruses still alive now... in the crypto world? --- Holding on for what? Honestly, I give up if it drops 30%. --- That analogy is perfect. Next time it drops, I’ll think of the walrus on the ice, stubbornly holding on without moving. --- So, the walrus is just an upgraded version of a HODLer; whales can't compare. --- Laughing to death, am I the legendary walrus? Then when should I die? --- That’s a nice way to put it, but unfortunately, most people in reality are just panicking and cutting their losses. --- I just got the meme about walrus now, feels like my perspective is too narrow.

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