Here's something I'm pretty clear on: you can't build something for a full year and expect to survive without hitting profitability at some point.

I mean, think about it. Whether you're developing a protocol, launching a platform, or running a service—resources don't last forever. Energy, capital, talent—it all gets consumed. If your operation isn't generating real returns or at least demonstrating a path to sustainable economics, you're basically just burning runway.

The successful projects we've seen in crypto all share this trait. They figured out their monetization early, even if it evolved. Whether it's transaction fees, token mechanics, or other models—profitability isn't optional. It's the baseline reality.

I'm confident about this one.