We recently mapped out what separates a successful 7-figure runner from the rest of the pack. Breaking it down with a collaborator, the recipe turns out to be surprisingly consistent.

For a project to break the 1m+ threshold, several factors align: First, the community architecture matters—there's enough narrative room that early participants genuinely feel they caught the wave early rather than being priced out. Second, KOLs and influencers need genuine awareness, not manufactured hype. Third, organic adoption kicks in naturally; it's not forced or purely marketing-driven. Fourth, the underlying thesis has to be solid—real utility or compelling narrative that holds up under scrutiny. And fifth, you need builders who stick around and contribute, not just quick flippers.

Squishy Dumplings checks every single box. The distribution model gives people a legitimate early window, the project has genuine KOL backing, momentum built organically through community interest, the core concept is defensible, and you've got contributors genuinely invested in execution. That's the full stack.