My story with Enheng: The path of Dou Po with encrypted Xiao Yan

Author: Ru7 @SသN

1. The First Encounter with Eneng

The first time I met Eneng was in Hong Kong during the winter of 2023, when I had just started getting involved in the crypto world. Eneng came to Hong Kong for fun, and we met offline for the first time. At that time, he was still quite thin, wearing a Burberry shirt from the current season and sporting a pair of Yeezy sneakers. I still remember his appearance and demeanor.

When we met, he gave me a lipstick, which surprised me, but I also felt that he was a young man who understood social etiquette and knew how to handle situations. His name was also quite special, simple and easy to remember. My first impression of Eneng was that he was mature and had ideas. He entered the Web3 world at the age of 16 through the field of digital collectibles, which was particularly unique at that time.

Later, we gradually became familiar with each other and often exchanged industry information. But to be honest, from the end of 2023 to mid-2024, I had only a superficial understanding of many concepts in the crypto world, unable to see through the underlying logic. At that time, Eneng had already established himself in this field and began systematically repeating some cyclical tasks. His first goal was to become a KOL. At that time, he only had a few thousand followers, most of whom came from giveaways and requests for other KOLs to retweet for traffic.

(In fact, those few thousand followers were mostly bought, and then he sought collaborations and mutual follows. This is also why many female KOLs received private messages from Eneng, as he found that female KOLs were usually friendlier and more likely to agree to mutual follows, while male KOLs generally ignored him.)

Another goal was to use tools (like Rootdata) to research trending projects daily and keep an eye on the investment dynamics of major VCs, such as YZi Labs, Pantera, A16Z, etc. He told me that he would contact five people daily via Twitter DM to discuss the industry and build connections. If someone was willing to chat, he would engage further; if not, he wouldn’t take it to heart and would just keep trying.

In contrast, I was quite self-conscious in social situations early on and didn’t dare to actively seek opportunities. Until one time, we attended an event in Hong Kong together, and Eneng introduced me to a top OG in the crypto space. We had a meal together. This experience opened my eyes—crypto bigwigs were not as unreachable as I thought. He listened to us talk about our adventures with meme coins and PvP on Solana, laughing heartily and even asking about the mechanics and profit logic of meme coins.

This made me realize that even top figures might struggle to connect with trends in the lower markets due to the limitations of their circles. The significance of upward socializing lies not only in learning but also in complementing each other. After that meal, I began to more confidently network with various crypto individuals, from major VCs to top institutions, market makers, and project teams in public chains, DeFi, and SocialFi. I learned to think: "What do I have? What do others need? How can I help?"

From that day on, I deeply understood the importance of "banding together for warmth." Being proactive in socializing not only helps identify problems but also quickly find solutions. This concept was later validated—many people helped me without expecting anything in return, and I gradually learned how to activate the resources around me.

2. The Tragedy of ENA and the Surprise of Usual: A Comeback in the Low Valley

Eneng has always been optimistic about the stablecoin protocol Ethena, but after investing heavily in $ENA with a not-so-scientific trading strategy, he found himself with almost no cash flow as the overall market declined. During that time, his life fell into a predicament, but Eneng did not become dejected.

He comforted himself: "A failed investment is not a big deal; I can start over. After all, I’m just a college student and have already surpassed many of my peers. Moreover, my expenses are low, and the cash I have can support a year of living."

In the face of adversity, Eneng chose to respond positively. He began helping projects develop GTM strategies and joined project teams to earn some living expenses. At the same time, he worked harder to attend events. From Dubai to Beijing, from Hangzhou to Shanghai, from Shenzhen to Hong Kong, he traveled to cities where crypto people gathered, regularly visiting industry veterans to humbly learn industry knowledge. During this time, Eneng, who was not financially well-off, even dared to invite billion-dollar bigwigs to dinner, striving to arrange coffee meetings with industry OGs for learning.

Opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared. Because of his long-term attention to stablecoin protocol projects, Eneng established a connection with the Usual project team and ultimately became an institutional investor in Usual's round. By the end of the year, Usual went public with impressive market performance, and Eneng also received a good cash return. Through this experience, he not only accumulated funds but also gradually became a somewhat well-known early KOL.

Under the label of "05 college student," Eneng began to enter the public eye. He imitated general traffic bloggers to conduct traffic activities and attracted a loyal fan base through dedicated community management.

3. Leveraging Brother Sun: Persistence Behind the Traffic

Eneng's journey as a KOL was not smooth sailing. Due to a photo controversy and frequently reposting Twitter content to multiple communities, he faced doubts and resentment. Additionally, he suffered online bullying due to his appearance, but Eneng did not back down in the face of bullying and insults. He realized that the depth of his content was lacking and needed to enhance his thinking and output. During this process, I thought of Dong Yuhui from New Oriental—who was once mocked as a "terracotta warrior" but elevated Dongfang Zhenxuan to new heights through personal effort. Similarly, Eneng understood that traffic is a double-edged sword, but as long as the direction is correct, stories that capital likes will always find a breakthrough.

Later, Eneng began to smartly seek new entry points. He frequently interacted with Brother Sun, who had always been his idol—he was already very familiar with the book "This World is Both Cruel and Gentle." Notably, it took Eneng three whole years to add Brother Sun on WeChat, but he never gave up and actively interacted in various communities. Brother Sun's words deeply inspired him:

"This is a cruel era; if you slack off even a little, all your previous efforts will be in vain. This is a gentle era; if you persist just a little longer, you will stand out. And for young people, this is a great era, the era of the internet, where anyone can break through class barriers and achieve financial freedom through personal struggle."

4. The "Prince" of BNB Chain: CZ's Recognition and the Brilliance of Traffic

After frequent interactions with Brother Sun, Eneng's traffic gradually climbed to the T1 level of KOLs. He began to demonstrate keen insights and action in the industry, and all this accumulation ultimately allowed him to seize another important opportunity.

A few months later, Eneng noticed the "$BNB Helps Doctoral Students Program" released by Siyuan. This sparked a brand new idea in him: how could he use his power to break the circle and help more college students enter the crypto world and find their own opportunities? Eneng has always hoped to leverage his influence to connect resources and provide young people with broader perspectives and more choices.

Soon after, the Argentine presidential coin RUG incident broke out, and the market was filled with despair, with many investors suffering significant losses. Eneng keenly realized that this was an opportunity to use resources and influence to help crypto users. He quickly launched a support plan, attempting to assist the college student victims of this incident through his capabilities. Unexpectedly, this plan caught the attention of Binance founder CZ. CZ not only personally replied to Eneng but also generously donated $100,000 to support the initiative.

This incident brought Eneng's traffic to a new height, even earning him the nickname "Prince of BNB Chain" in the community.

However, traffic is a double-edged sword, and it was accompanied by the greatest wave of skepticism since he started his career. Organized trolls began to launch widespread attacks against him, and malicious articles appeared endlessly on social media. At the same time, due to youthful arrogance, Eneng also made some inappropriate remarks, which drew more criticism towards him.

Those days were exceptionally dark for Eneng. He not only had to face external doubts but also bear internal pressure. This "Sword of Damocles" could fall at any moment, pinning him to the judgment of public opinion. Fortunately, Eneng did not choose to evade. He quickly realized his issues in behavior and speech, adjusted rapidly, and began to treat his public image more cautiously while quietly honing his skills.

During that time, a saying began to circulate in the community: "This employee is too impressive." Yet, under pressure, he still managed to maintain his rhythm and continued to accept others' jests about him. As industry insiders commented, the 05 Eneng, though immature, was always growing and transforming. His brilliance made people love him and hate him, but because of this, his existence could not be ignored.

As time passed, Eneng began to slowly hide his brilliance and became more tactful. This is a necessary path for every "blank slate" person. Concealing one's flaws is the first step towards maturity.

5. Gains on BNB Chain: From a Loyal Holder of BNB to a Steady Trader

Eneng has always been a loyal holder of $BNB and is very attentive to the ecological development on BNB Chain. With his courage and market sensitivity, he successfully gained satisfactory profits from projects like $TST and $Mubarak.

Unlike many frequent traders, Eneng has always adhered to a steady trading style. He advocates the principle of "only trading three times a year," emphasizing precise and high-win-rate operations.

From 2025 to now, he has only made two trades, but each time he dared to take large positions, holding onto assets he believed in based on fundamental logic, ultimately achieving good results. This trading style reflects both his self-awareness and his deep understanding of the market.

"Hold on, believe, and wait for the harvest." This simple phrase is the core of Eneng's trading philosophy.

6. After the Clamor: The Second Half in Reflection

After experiencing various dramas like Shang K and in11, Eneng entered a sage moment. He began to read, work out, and learn about medical aesthetics, striving to develop in a better direction.

As a boy born in 2005, Eneng's life has just begun, but he has already become a trendsetter of this era. He understands that the pace of KOL updates is rapid, and without constant effort, one will be left behind by the times.

Eneng continues to maintain a strong positive energy, networking with people in the crypto space and viewing the world through others' perspectives. He accepts both good and bad voices, quietly waiting for time to prove everything.

The Young Xiao Yan of the Crypto Circle: Advancing Through Douluo

Eneng's growth journey reminds me of Xiao Yan from "Battle Through the Heavens." They share a common trait: coming from grassroots backgrounds without connections, yet through passion and determination, they advance against the wind.

Xiao Yan continuously breaks through himself through fighting spirit cultivation, while Eneng breaks boundaries through deep engagement in the crypto world and personal effort. Each of his breakthroughs is like leveling up in fighting spirit, filled with blood and sweat, but looking back, every step is meaningful. From the initial digital collectibles to Web3, from near bankruptcy due to investment failures to a successful comeback, his experiences closely resemble Xiao Yan's "path of fighting": every fall accumulates strength for the next leap.

Like Xiao Yan, Eneng's story is just beginning. His goals are not just traffic and wealth, but to become a true legend through continuous self-overcoming.

There are flowers along the way, but also thorns, yet victory lies ahead. Move forward, keep breaking through; this is the goal of our Generation Z!