From laughingstock to belief: "E-Watchman" becomes a new meme in the Ethereum community

How does a term on X become a new symbol for the encryption community?

Recently, on the social platform X (formerly Twitter), a term that originally carried a sarcastic meaning, "E Guardian," has quietly surged in popularity. It not only represents a group of steadfast supporters of Ethereum (ETH), but has also completed a magnificent transformation from "laughingstock" to "faith" in just a few days. This is not just a linguistic evolution, but also a reflection of the psychology and emotions of the cryptocurrency community.

Who is "E Guardian"? Understand its origin and meaning at once.

The "E in E-Watchman refers to Ethereum, while "Watchman" is a metaphor symbolizing those loyal fans who, regardless of market turbulence, steadfastly stand by the Ethereum camp without abandoning it. This group of people often steps up during times of low coin prices and pessimism in the community, defending Ethereum and encouraging investors to hold on to their beliefs.

According to extensive discussions on platform X, "E Guardian" is described as "the person who stands up during the most vulnerable times of Ethereum," just like a confidant who stays by your side during your friends' lowest moments.

Proud or Self-Mockery? "E Guardian" in Different Contexts

At first, "E-Guard" appeared more with a sarcastic connotation. Some used it to describe those who had excessive fantasies about Ethereum, who, even when the price crashed, were unwilling to acknowledge the problems, referring to them as "stubborn fans." There were even posts that bluntly stated, "A week ago, it was still a shameful title, like calling someone stupid."

But with the rebound of ETH prices, standing above 2000 USD, the wind direction changed drastically. More and more users began to proudly declare "I am the E Guardian", not only showing confidence but also participating in this wave of community enthusiasm. In just one day, the atmosphere of the entire network shifted from "laughing" to "supporting", showcasing the rapid changes and strong herd mentality of the encryption community.

With the addition of humorous elements, "E Guardian" has become a new meme star.

In addition to the emotional aspect, "E Guardian" is also filled with meme-style creative applications. For example, someone jokingly set out the "E Guardian Code": "No more than ten sentences a day, those who exceed are forbidden to speak," and "When E Guardian speaks, the crowd must not interrupt," using exaggerated military or religious tones to mock its "loyalty dogmatization" characteristic, further increasing the fun of community interaction.

This semi-serious, semi-humorous discussion style is a major characteristic of Web3 community culture, transforming serious investment sentiment into self-deprecating and humorous everyday language.

Does a one-day surge change everything? Market trends become the key to popularity.

In May 2025, the price of Ethereum experienced a significant surge within a short period, with users describing it as "earning in one day what loyal E fans couldn't achieve in half a year," which not only heated up the sentiment in the entire cryptocurrency community but also made the term "E Guardian" a hot topic.

This drastic shift in emotions also illustrates the extreme volatility of the encryption currency market and the contagiousness of collective sentiment. When the market improves, behaviors that were once ridiculed are quickly redefined as determination and foresight.

A word that reflects the character of the entire encryption community.

"E-Warden" has transformed from a term that may carry a derogatory connotation into a source of proud identity. This is not just a linguistic shift, but also reflects the unique culture and values of the encryption community: loyalty, optimism, humor, and the courage not to be laughed at.

This also reminds us that in the unpredictable world of cryptocurrencies, sometimes what we hold onto is not just assets, but a belief.

This article traces the journey from a laughingstock to a belief: "E Guardian" becomes a new meme in the Ethereum community, first appearing in Chain News ABMedia.