How "Protocol Revenue" is shared with holders
Ever wondered why some crypto projects brag about huge protocol revenues, but you don't feel richer holding their tokens? Most people assume 'revenue' means direct payouts, but that's a common misunderstanding.
Imagine your favorite coffee shop makes a ton of money from lattes every day.
That's like a crypto protocol, such as Aave, earning fees from lending and borrowing.
We might naturally think, 'Yay, that money goes straight into my pocket as an owner!' but here's where it gets a little tricky, and honestly, a bit confusing at first.
While a protocol collects these fees, the way that 'revenue' is distributed - or even if it is - isn't always a simple, direct payout to every token holder.
Therefore, that revenue doesn't automatically become a dividend for you.
Projects usually have specific rules in their tokenomics for how those funds are used.
Sometimes, it's reinvested into the project, used for development, or even for 'buybacks and burns' which reduces the total token supply, making your existing tokens potentially more valuable.
Other times, it's shared with users who actively stake their tokens, meaning you have to do something specific to participate.
So, the big lesson here is always, always check the project's whitepaper or official documentation to understand exactly how their protocol revenue benefits YOU.
When you know where to look, it feels like finding a hidden treasure map!💡
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