Can We Still Trust “Sentiment” Around New Tokens? Or Is It All Botted Trash Now?

[Emma]

Totally fair point — social sentiment can be heavily manipulated, especially around new token launches. Hype often drowns out substance. Focusing on fundamentals like GitHub activity, real user adoption, and uncensored discussions is a solid approach. I also look at on-chain data: unique wallet interactions, liquidity depth, and how long users are holding. These tend to reflect actual interest more than paid promos or trending hashtags.

 

[Mary]

Couldn’t agree more — Twitter hype is mostly smoke and mirrors these days. Half the "buzz" is bots, the other half is VC-backed shills pushing exit liquidity. I’ve stopped trusting sentiment metrics entirely. If a project isn’t showing real dev activity, organic forum chatter, or non-custodial user growth, it’s probably just another marketing-driven flash in the pan. Hype’s cheap — real traction isn’t.

 

[Isla]

Totally get where you’re coming from — Twitter’s basically a hype machine at this point. Half the time it’s hard to tell if anyone actually uses the project or just talks about it for clout. I try to look at stuff like active devs on GitHub, wallet growth, and whether people are actually using the product without being paid to shill it. Real engagement usually shows up where there’s no incentive to fake it — forums, Discords, or even on-chain activity.