For years, the crypto world revolved around numbers—transaction volume, market caps, and total value locked. These metrics shaped narratives, moved markets, and defined success. But as the space matures, it’s becoming clear that numbers alone can be deceiving. Volume can be purchased. Hype can be manufactured. And anonymous wallets can disappear overnight. What can’t be faked is reputation. The Shift Toward Meaningful Identity Web3 is slowly moving away from a system measured by raw activity ...

For years, the crypto world revolved around numbers—transaction volume, market caps, and total value locked. These metrics shaped narratives, moved markets, and defined success. But as the space matures, it’s becoming clear that numbers alone can be deceiving. Volume can be purchased. Hype can be manufactured. And anonymous wallets can disappear overnight. What can’t be faked is reputation. The Shift Toward Meaningful Identity Web3 is slowly moving away from a system measured by raw activity ...