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Low engagement does not establish low research quality

Low engagement does not establish low research quality. Dated original source, with context and links.

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For (smaller) accounts struggling with reach because you don’t constantly post bullish takes, memecoins, fake alpha or recycled post-mortem lists:

don’t mistake low engagement for low quality!

Crypto X rewards hype, simplicity and instant gratification. Thoughtful content asks people to actually read and think, so naturally it often performs worse.

That’s fine.

You don’t need every tourist chasing the next ticker.

A smaller audience that genuinely values your work is worth more than inflated engagement from people who disappear with the next narrative.

Cheers.

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