The fragility of cults In Chinese history, the Mandate of Heaven was a social contract between rulers and the people - prosperity in exchange for protection. Crypto cults mirror this cycle: when prosperity fades, faith fractures. This essay explores how Ethereum, once the empire under heaven, lost its mandate - and how Solana rose from its ashes.

The fragility of cults In Chinese history, the Mandate of Heaven was a social contract between rulers and the people - prosperity in exchange for protection. Crypto cults mirror this cycle: when prosperity fades, faith fractures. This essay explores how Ethereum, once the empire under heaven, lost its mandate - and how Solana rose from its ashes.

As religion fades, new communities fill the gap, offering people identity and purpose in a world shaped by tech and wealth. Nietzsche's idea that "God is dead" led to modern devotion in fitness, fandoms, and even crypto. Coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperliquid have created cult-like groups with deep beliefs and shared stories, while memecoins are short-lived, driven by price and hype. As we follow these new paths, the question remains: can they offer lasting meaning or are they just brief

As religion fades, new communities fill the gap, offering people identity and purpose in a world shaped by tech and wealth. Nietzsche's idea that "God is dead" led to modern devotion in fitness, fandoms, and even crypto. Coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperliquid have created cult-like groups with deep beliefs and shared stories, while memecoins are short-lived, driven by price and hype. As we follow these new paths, the question remains: can they offer lasting meaning or are they just brief