HTX DAO has recently completed an incubation of over 11.79 trillion $HTX tokens worth more than $22 million dollars. Sounds impressive, right? A new bighearted piece of deflationary wizardry intended to make all of our lives—especially we, the users—better. Is it really? Or is this a better orchestrated mirage hiding a deeper, more dangerous change in power? That’s not how it works—picture a classic magic disappearing act. You see the magic, but did you ever want to know what’s going on backstage? Let’s dig deeper than the blockchain records.

Who Benefits From Burning Millions?

Let’s be blunt: token burns aren't inherently good or bad. Their stated goal, to increase the value of all the tokens that remain, is definitely seductive. And the dedication to quarterly burns, powered by 50% of platform revenue, seems above-board. But who truly benefits? Who is in control, the average user with their few thousand $HTX, or the whales with millions in $HTX?

Consider this: a small rise in token value means very little to someone holding $100 worth of $HTX. For an individual sitting on $1 million, even a small interest hike means big returns. It’s like income inequality in the real world, cranked up to eleven on the blockchain. That’s when the anger really starts to boil. Is this burn a genuine attempt to help the community gain its power back? Or is it simply an ingenious means to further line the pockets of the filthy rich?

What’s happened to the supposed goal of a “stable” token? Stability is great, but at what cost? Are we surrendering the opportunity for major returns on our investments? Instead it looks like we’re resigned to an incremental, business as usual rise that mostly benefits those already above water.

Decentralization Theater or Real Empowerment?

HTX DAO is claiming to lead the path to a decentralized governance, with the new listing recommendation channel as a shining example. Read more Users can nominate projects, vote, and win a share of a 10 billion $HTX prize pool. Sounds democratic, doesn't it? A "Free Financial Port," they call it.

Let's be realistic. How many average users—let alone nascent users of crypto—have the time, resources, and expertise to thoroughly research and evaluate crypto projects? How many will just listen to the proclaimed experts by orthodoxy like popular influencers or doomsayers with vested interests? This is where the anxiety creeps in. Are we truly giving the power back to the community? Or are we merely creating the appearance of decentralization, while actual decision-making continues to occur in secret?

Think of it like this: Imagine a town hall meeting where only those with expensive suits and fancy briefcases get to speak. And yes, in theory everyone is invited, but the tacit dynamics of power are evident. Is the HTX DAO’s governance model really democratizing their governance structure, or merely replicating other hierarchies?

Creating recommendation channels sounds nice, but it’s how the recommendation channels are used that counts. It's a step in the right direction, but the key question is: do the voices of the average users get heard, or are they drowned out by louder, wealthier participants? The outcomes from the first round of these community-driven endeavors will be announced on July 29. We'll be watching very closely.

Forgotten Voices, Forgotten Promises?

The human interest angle is crucial here. We want to see the faces behind these numbers. We want to hear from the real people affected by these decisions. What do the small-time $HTX holders think? Are they lured in by the token burn and the prospect of decentralized governance thành phố thông minh? Or are they disenfranchised, like they’ve been forgotten, like their opinions don’t matter?

I still maintain the earlier call to action, the plea for you, the reader, to get vocal. Tell us what you are thinking, what you are worried about, what you want to see from the HTX DAO. Use the #HTXVoteToList hashtag. Engage in the HTX DAO forum. Don't let your voice be forgotten.

It can’t stop there, this isn’t just about a token burn or a new listing channel. It’s not just the cool tech, it’s about the decentralization, community empowerment, and principles behind it. It’s about making sure that all of the citizens profit from the expansion of the HTX DAO, not just the elite few. Now is the time to hold the HTX DAO accountable to its promises and get them to deliver a truly equitable and transparent ecosystem. Most importantly, are we truly creating a future where people of all ages and abilities can thrive? Are we really doing enough, or simply addressing the surface while avoiding systemic challenges?

The next token burn will happen October 15, 2025. Prior to October 2023, the HTX DAO needs to demonstrate a sincere dedication to empowering users through their voices. It’s important to make sure that all people benefit from the opportunities decentralization has to offer. Don't let the magic trick fool you. Look behind the curtain. Ask the tough questions. Demand real answers. The future of the HTX DAO, and maybe even the future of decentralized governance as a whole, rests on it.