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💼 Who's Actually Making Money in Web3? A Strategic Snapshot

Web3 isn’t experimental anymore — it’s a functioning digital economy with real users, real products, and serious capital. But the real question for many is:
Who’s actually generating revenue here — and how?

A business strategist working with traditional investors and Web3 builders shared a sharp framework based on research from Solus Group and Simplicity Group.

📊 Metrics That Actually Matter
Instead of chasing hype, the article breaks down the indicators behind truly profitable Web3 protocols:

Revenue – Clear sign of actual demand

Monetization model – Fees, staking, token flows

Market cap – Maturity and investor confidence

User base – Active wallets > vanity stats

Integration – Can it plug into the ecosystem easily?

Transparency – Audited dashboards build trust

Growth over time – Flatlined revenue = red flag

🔗 Full article:
Who's Really Making Money in Web3? Insights From a Business Strategist

🔍 What’s Working Right Now
Here are the standout trends driving real money:

Liquid staking (e.g., Lido — $104M revenue): Yield without lock-up wins.

Multichain support (Chainlink): Vital for cross-chain value flow.

Real-world assets (RWAs): From Ethena to BlackRock, tokenized bonds and funds are already live.

Reliable revenue models: Aave ($91M), Morpho ($38M), Uniswap ($20M+), GMX ($66M) show long-term sustainability.

Infrastructure-first wins: Jupiter ($241M), Phantom, OKX, WhiteBIT make onboarding and usage seamless.

✅ TL;DR for Builders and Investors
The most successful Web3 projects:

Monetize usage, not just hype

Integrate easily across chains

Offer transparency and auditability

Can scale in both bull and bear markets

Web3 is no longer theory — it's infrastructure. If you're still treating it like a side experiment, you're already behind.

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