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![Mark_Streamr Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::415805995.png) Mark_Streamr [@Mark_Streamr](/creator/twitter/Mark_Streamr) on x 4099 followers
Created: 2025-07-10 18:44:08 UTC

DePIN networks are spending $X to earn $1, and that might be brilliant.

Node operators earned roughly $400M in rewards while networks generated only $50M in actual revenue during 2024

The early internet had similar dynamics. 

Build infrastructure first through subsidies; then, usage and revenue will follow as people discover new possibilities.


XXX engagements

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**Related Topics**
[$50m](/topic/$50m)
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[$400m](/topic/$400m)
[networks](/topic/networks)

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