2026-01-19 14:28:26

The AI×Crypto track in 2026 has shifted from storytelling to focusing on results.

Since the emergence of the Virtuals case, the entire community has been looking for the next project that can truly turn AI capabilities into products and run through the business logic. I have actually been paying attention to the ELSA line for a while, and it seems to be moving very quickly—TGE is happening tomorrow, much sooner than my initial expectations.

Rather than saying it's urgent, it's more about the market's recognition accelerating. This reflects a shift in investor mindset: from listening to pitches and reading white papers to truly focusing on product implementation and user validation. Projects that still maintain enthusiasm at this stage usually mean they are doing something right in certain dimensions.

More details should be revealed soon on the night before the TGE.

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consensus_failure

· 7h ago

Alright, finally seeing a project that is actually working instead of just bragging. This is what Web3 should look like. After Virtuals became popular, AI concept tokens flooded the market. ELSA is moving so fast that it's almost unbelievable. We'll see how it performs after the TGE tomorrow. Rather than market recognition, it's more like everyone is afraid of getting cut. Now everyone just wants to see what you can really deliver. Wait and see if ELSA can actually produce something or if it's just another nice story. Let's find out tomorrow. Otherwise, we'll have to wait for the next wave after the next cut.

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HodlOrRegret

· 7h ago

The era of armchair strategizing is truly over. Now it's all about who can actually deliver results. ELSA's pace is indeed fast, but speed isn't necessarily a bad thing; it indicates that the market has indeed recognized something. Virtuals paving the way, with subsequent projects having benchmarks—this is a healthy cycle. Isn't it obvious to disclose a bunch of details before the TGE? If the market approves, disclosure should be accelerated. The question is whether there will be a next one; truly standout projects that can run out are few and far between.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 7h ago

Alright, alright, another PPT project is about to go live. Can it really run through the business logic this time? To be honest, I'm still a bit skeptical. Wait, is ELSA having its TGE tomorrow? The pace is really fast. When I was paying attention before, it was still in the fundraising stage. However, Virtuals has indeed made a profit. There are real users using it, not just a pure concept. The market has indeed changed now; PP beauties no longer buy into this. We need to speak with data. Let's see if we can push it tomorrow, but don't expect too much. This circle has too many pitfalls... better to be cautious.

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