A recent debate has emerged regarding the role of crypto prices, sports, and short-term events in the development of cryptocurrency markets. Some argue that these elements are not a "corrupted version" of markets but rather a necessary phase to attract participants, liquidity, and market depth. This perspective suggests that starting with complex financial instruments would deter initial engagement. However, critics counter that this approach often serves as a self-justification for products that never mature beyond their initial phase. They argue that successful products should appeal to their target community from the outset, rather than relying on transitional phases that may not lead to sustainable growth. Examples like Signal and Ethereum are cited as projects that focused on positive use cases from the beginning, avoiding reliance on potentially exploitative features to gain traction.