Fresh start, fresh takes. We're launching a new series diving into the real economics behind DeFi—call it the Revenue Meta show.

Here's the thing: most protocols talk a big game, but how many actually deliver returns to token holders? Not as many as you'd think.

We're kicking off by exploring the numbers with projects like Maple Finance. Simple but essential question we're pushing: How does your protocol actually make money? It's time to cut through the noise and see which platforms are building sustainable models versus just riding the hype.