Crypto Influencers Are the New Politicians — And We’re Still Voting Wrong

Crypto Influencers Are the New Politicians — And We’re Still Voting Wrong

By Johnbull Myson | The Node Next Door | 12 May 2025


Let’s face it:
Crypto isn’t decentralized. It’s just run by influencers instead of presidents.

Gone are the days when we actually read whitepapers. Now? We wait for a tweet from someone named “@FomoLambo69” to decide where to throw our money.


 Influencers Don’t Shill — They Campaign

Think about it:

  • They promise a better future (just like politicians).

  • They sell hope wrapped in memes (sound familiar?).

  • They pretend to hate VC-backed projects… until they get a bigger allocation.

  • They “stand with the people”… right up until they dump their bags on the people.

Influencers are basically Web3 presidents — except no one elected them, and there’s no constitution… just Discord mods.


 Your Vote? It’s Your Wallet

Every time you buy what they shill, you’re voting.
Every time you retweet that thread with 17 rocket emojis, you’re campaigning.

And every time you ape into a token because your favorite YouTuber said, “This is NOT financial advice,”
congrats — you’ve just voted against yourself.


 So Who Should We Listen To?

Here’s the thing most people won’t say out loud:

Most real builders don’t tweet like influencers.
Most influencers don’t build.
And most followers don’t care — they just want gains.

So unless you want to keep playing musical chairs with your wallet, maybe it's time to stop “voting” for whoever screams loudest and start looking for actual signal.


 Final Thought: The Revolution Won’t Be Tweeted

Crypto was supposed to be anti-establishment — but we just created a new establishment with custom Twitter banners and YouTube intros.

The next time someone shouts “I found the next 100x gem,” ask yourself:

  • Do they gain if I buy?

  • Are they holding or exiting?

  • Am I following them… or following the money trail?

Because at this point, influencers are less “alpha” and more Kardashians with MetaMask.


 Over to you:
Do you trust any influencers anymore? Who’s the last real one left in the game?

 

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Johnbull Myson
Johnbull Myson

Hey, I’m Johnbull — a professional Digital Marketer, Social Media Manager, and Community Manager/Moderator. I specialize in building online presence, managing Web3 communities, and driving real engagement across platforms.


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