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Hyperliquid returns all protocol revenue to the community, rejecting profit extraction
  • The protocol is self‑funded and does not charge traditional trading fees.
  • Over $25 million in generated revenue has been redistributed to token holders.
  • This model aligns the incentives of developers, users, and investors.
  • It demonstrates that a sustainable business can exist without extracting value from participants.
Jeff YanWhen Shift Happens36:03:00

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hyper liquid does not profit from increased activity ... it is entirely self‑funded Jeff Yan
Explaining the revenue model
more than $25 million in revenue has gone back to the community Jeff Yan
Quantifying community returns

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Community-First, Anti-Extractive Ethos

Hyperliquid returns all protocol revenue to its community, rejects conventional growth-marketing tactics, and embraces daily suffering as a catalyst for meaningful creation. Jeff frames the project as a collective effort rather than a profit-driven venture.

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