DeFi Platforms Shift Focus to Real Earnings, Distribute $96M to Token Holders

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2026-05-11 03:11:01

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Decentralized finance protocols are pivoting toward sustainable revenue models, with Hyperliquid, Pump.fun, and EdgeX collectively distributing $96.3 million to token holders over the past month. Hyperliquid led with $50.95 million in user payouts, followed by Pump.fun's $22.09 million from $38.81 million revenue. EdgeX's $23.26 million distribution suggests alternative funding sources beyond protocol revenue.

Market sentiment reflects a broader crypto sector shift—investors now prioritize genuine earnings over growth promises or inflated metrics. "TPS benchmarks don't matter if protocols can't monetize," observes Robbie Klages, capturing the industry's newfound focus on business fundamentals rather than technological experiments.

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