It's wild how many people are building in Web3, yet when you look at actual profitability, the numbers don't add up. Most projects operate at a loss, relying entirely on venture funding or token incentives just to keep the lights on. You've got thousands chasing the dream, but realistically, only a fraction are generating real revenue. So the real question: if traditional jobs dried up for these builders, what's actually keeping the ecosystem afloat? Venture capital, community token airdrops, or just faith that the next bull cycle will change everything? The sustainability model feels fragile when you strip away the hype.