Recently, two memes in the crypto world have gone completely viral—"Someone's Life" and "I'm Here."



From casual jokes within the community to cultural symbols shared across the internet, these memes reflect more than just entertainment for young people; they signify the genuine rise of Chinese crypto culture. Today, let's discuss the underlying logic behind this wave of popularity.

**1. "Someone's Life": Why does this meme resonate with so many people?**

Its origin is quite simple: late last year, someone in the community of a major trading platform posted a joke about their life after getting rich from trading cryptocurrencies—no need to punch in, making money by watching the charts, traveling around the world. It was just a joke, but it instantly exploded.

Why did it go viral? Because it expressed the inner thoughts of contemporary young people.

The daily grind of 9-to-5 commuting, the heavy burdens of mortgage and car loans, the helplessness at the career ceiling... who doesn't want to escape? This meme provides everyone with a clear fantasy template: as long as you flip your crypto, you can achieve financial freedom and live the life you want.

The dissemination path is even more interesting: originating from online communities, it quickly spread to Weibo, Douyin, and Xiaohongshu. When you see short videos of "feeling the breeze by the seaside while watching the market," paired with such captions, the visual impact completely breaks the meme out of its niche, turning it into a collective outlet for young people's emotions.

**2. Cultural core: Three levels of resonance**

1. **Sense of belonging**: The crypto world is quite secretive in reality; most people are afraid to mention it in front of family and friends. But a phrase like this acts as a secret code, allowing enthusiasts to instantly find each other and form an invisible community identity.

2. **Emotional release**: During moments of work frustration or life difficulties, this meme acts like a button, giving an outlet for all suppressed dissatisfaction.

3. **Intergenerational resonance**: The collective reflection of Generation Z and young professionals on the current situation has found a common topic carrier.

This wave of popularity is actually a microcosm of the crypto community's transition from niche to mainstream—shifting from technical discussions to cultural expression, young people are defining this circle with their own language.
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NFTRegretfulvip
· 41m ago
Haha, really, this meme hits the pain points of all workers. I've even been brainwashed myself. But to be honest, watching these videos every day makes me more anxious… Dreams are good, but how many can really turn things around? This is the true story of breaking the circle in the crypto world— from a niche technical community to emotional resonance, now everyone on the internet understands. Every time I see this meme, I think of those dreams of getting rich quickly, but then it turns into losses. I smile bitterly and keep going to work. Cultural output is indeed powerful, spreading faster than any official marketing.
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MeaninglessGweivip
· 01-11 14:53
Really, this meme hits right at our pain points I dare not tell my parents about crypto, but I can understand all the secret codes The speed at which people see through the circle shows that this is not just a joke, but a collective cry Wait, why are all these fantasies of financial freedom everywhere now?
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WalletsWatchervip
· 01-11 14:49
Haha, there's nothing wrong with that, but this meme is a bit overused now. Staring at the market until I can't sleep, but in the end, I'm still just a rookie. It really hits home, escaping 996 depends on it. That group of people in the community really know how to play, from jokes to cultural symbols, and it happens so fast. But to be honest, most people are probably just dreaming. The reason this meme is so popular is that everyone is just too exhausted.
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OvertimeSquidvip
· 01-11 14:48
Haha, really, just one phrase like "someone's life" can save half a life; nothing beats a motivational quote.
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GasWastervip
· 01-11 14:47
nah but fr the real aping moment is watching gas fees spike while everyone's posting their "freedom lifestyle" vids... meanwhile i'm over here tracking optimal windows like it's my day job lol
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SolidityStrugglervip
· 01-11 14:41
Haha, the "Someone's Life" meme is really hilarious, it perfectly captures our collective fantasy. But honestly, watching the market is definitely more satisfying than working, even if you lose money faster.
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SchrodingerGasvip
· 01-11 14:39
Basically, this is a collective illusion under information asymmetry... The game equilibrium has been broken, and everyone is betting that the next person will be the lucky one, but on-chain data has long told the story.
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DoomCanistervip
· 01-11 14:35
Haha, this meme really hits our collective anxiety, nine-five people simply can't escape it. I'm truly impressed by the cryptic code sense in the crypto world; openly not daring to say it, but secretly everyone can recognize the signals. No one can deny that checking the market is more enjoyable than going to work, but the problem is that this meme is too blunt. The wealth code meme has really become an emotional trash can; who hasn't vented there? Finally, the Chinese crypto community has its own topics, which are much more interesting than pure technical discussions. With just one sentence, you can find like-minded people—how strong is the cohesion of this community!
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