Why do altcoins focus on trading first?

[Phoenix]

Can anyone clarify why altcoin projects like $HYPER, which aim for real utility (e.g., cross-chain communication), initially focus on trading? How do they move beyond speculation to achieve their stated goals and build practical applications?

[Mark]

Early trading provides required capital and liquidity to achieve their technological objectives like cross-chain capability.

Continuous development, effective network installations, significant partnerships, and the transformation of initial enthusiasm into practical and real-world applications are key factors.