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In the past, I was quite supportive of creators when NFT royalties caused disputes.
Now, the more I look at it, the more I think that the secondary market issue is essentially a tug-of-war between "consciousness" and "coercion."
If it's coercion, liquidity tends to escape easily; if it's all about consciousness, some people will indeed pretend not to see.
After a night run, I checked the transaction volumes and bridge traffic on several L2 markets.
The side with lower fees and smoother matching is where the money flows, no matter how righteous the sentiment.
Data can't be overridden by emotions, even if they seem just.
Recently, the staking unlocks and token unlock schedules have been repeatedly brought up to scare people.
It's actually somewhat similar to the royalty dispute: everyone fears "selling pressure" and thus wants an exit that can be accessed at any time.
I used to argue a few words about it, but now I mainly observe on-chain behavior first: if even basic liquidity can't be maintained, creators will find it hard to sustain their income long-term.
Anyway, I’ll hold back for now, take more screenshots, and observe for a few days before drawing conclusions.