After reflecting on this post and giving it further thought, what initially seemed like an opinion from @WhaleDShark now appears to signal a deeper, intentional design. The purpose of the $FOCUS currency isn’t to sit idle — it’s meant to be active, driving investments in creators and fostering meaningful relationships.

Unfortunately, two key factors have seemingly contributed to $FOCUS investments remaining stagnant, likely due to unclear messaging from the core team:

1. The Influence of Meme Coin Culture

The recent meme coin hype on Solana has heavily influenced how people perceive and interact with DeSo coins. Despite DeSo meme coins being designed with a different intention, they’ve often been treated similarly — as short-term, PvP-style pump-and-dump assets. This mindset contradicts what I believe was the original vision: DeSo coins are intended to represent investments in creators, not just speculative trades based on ticker symbols. The difference between a meaningful creator investment (like @WhaleDShark) and a speculative asset (like $Elontusk) highlights this contrast.

2. A Lack of Value-Driven Creators

The absence of enough creators offering strong value propositions has further contributed to this stagnation. Without compelling incentives to move $FOCUS from wallets into creator coins, the currency remains idle.

DeSo thrives when money is moving. Early momentum leaned heavily on hype-driven meme coins like $Elontusk, which mimicked Solana’s fast-paced, short-term trading environment. However, what initially attracted me to DeSo was the idea that coins here are designed to be more than speculative assets. They represent investments in creators who actively deliver value, incentivizing $FOCUS movement and building a healthier ecosystem.

Conclusion:

We need more creators with compelling value propositions — creators who attract engagement rather than treating their coin like a meme. This shift will drive $FOCUS movement, and with that movement comes momentum — an inertia that can propel $FOCUS to new heights.

While no single creator can achieve this alone, the success of one can inspire many others. With a growing number of creators offering meaningful value, the ecosystem and its participants can truly thrive.

So yes, I agree — $FOCUS is meant to be used, not stored. It was designed to stay active, driving connections, investments, and growth.

@nader @mossified is my thought here close? Or am I off?