Hello Brandon, thanks for your perspective and input. I agree with your premise that File Coin is still “profiting” in a slightly different and native way. I also can agree that overall economics principles are largely the same in cryptocurrency.

What I would disagree with and challenge is what this systematic change in how we define/measure profit enables throughout the industry (shift from Fiat > File Coin). Through fiat, there is an additional step and layer the platform must go through to actualize value. By utilizing a native token within the ecosystem, it allows for the network to sustain itself without traditional revenue streams and have a more efficient/accurate representation of value.

I believe we have similar beliefs, I only additionally believe this shift will impact traditional financial powers.

Thanks for the comment and may come back later in the day to add on to this!