#### 11. The rise of Binance Coin (BNB)
Binance Coin (BNB) is the native token issued by Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. BNB was originally used as a discount tool for transaction fees, but as the Binance ecosystem expanded, its uses gradually increased, including paying transaction fees and participating in Launchpad projects. The price of BNB experienced explosive growth in 2020 and 2021, and early buyers received dozens of times the return [6†source][7†source].
#### 12. The success of YFI and Yearn.Finance
Yearn.Finance is a decentralized finance (DeFi) aggregator platform created by Andre Cronje. The total supply of its native token YFI is very limited, only 30,000. YFI quickly became popular in 2020, and its price soared from a few dollars to tens of thousands of dollars, becoming one of the most expensive tokens in the history of the cryptocurrency circle. Early investors and participants made huge profits [6†source][7†source].
#### 13. Steady development of Cardano (ADA)
Cardano (ADA) is a blockchain platform created by Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson and is known for its academic research-driven development approach. Cardano made significant technical progress in 2020 and 2021, launching smart contract capabilities and continuing to expand its ecosystem. The price of ADA increased significantly during this period, allowing early investors to receive generous returns [6 † source ] [ 7 † source ].
#### 14. The unexpected success of Shiba Inu (SHIB)
Shiba Inu (SHIB) is a cryptocurrency that imitates Dogecoin and is known as the "Dogecoin killer". Although it was originally a joke project, its price skyrocketed in 2021 due to social media hype and celebrity effects, and its market value once entered the top ten. Investors who held a large number of SHIB in the early stage thus received unexpected huge returns [6†source][7†source].
#### 15. Terra (LUNA) and the Stablecoin Ecosystem
Terra is a blockchain platform focused on stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, and its native token LUNA has performed strongly in 2021. Terra's stablecoins (such as UST) are closely linked to LUNA, and the price of stablecoins is kept stable through algorithms. As DeFi applications grow, the demand and price of LUNA also rise, and early investors have received generous returns [6†source][7†source].
### in conclusion
The cryptocurrency market is full of opportunities and risks, and many cryptocurrency myths demonstrate huge potential for wealth creation. Early holding, long-term persistence, and a keen grasp of market trends are the keys to success. However, investors also need to remain cautious and rational, and always be alert to the high volatility and potential risks of the market. By constantly learning and adjusting strategies, you can better survive and succeed in this volatile market.
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2. CoinTelegraph. "Yearn.Finance's YFI Token Sets New Price Records." [Link](https://cointelegraph.com/yearn-finance-yfi-token-sets-new-price-records)
3. Decrypt. "Cardano's ADA: From Academic Papers to Mainstream Success." [Link](https://decrypt.co/cardano-ada-from-academic-papers-to-mainstream-success)
4. CNBC. "Shiba Inu: The Meme Coin That Surged to Fame." [Link](https://www.cnbc.com/shiba-inu-the-meme-coin-that-surged-to-fame)
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