How long can the teams behind Layer 1 projects survive? #5PC Running out of funds and shutting down has happened frequently among crypto projects recently. So, how long can major Layer 1 projects continue to hold on? 💠 The longest-lasting team? Hyperliquid. This team is both wealthy and lean. Founder Jeff previously shared that the team consists of around 11–12 people. 💠 Slightly shorter is Sui. Their token sale brought in substantial funds, and as a relatively new blockchain, they still have significant reserves for development. However, their survival largely depends on the price of $SUI. 💠 Following them are Cardano, Ethereum, and Solana. These teams are estimated to burn $100–150 million annually to sustain development and fund ecosystem projects. ➡️ The largest source of revenue for most is... selling tokens. Once the treasury sells all its tokens without establishing a stable business model, you know what happens next. 💠 Have you calculated how long your invested project can survive? Drop your estimate in the comments below! ➡️ Note: These calculations are based solely on the teams’ and foundations’ treasury reserves. Even if the team runs out of funds and disbands, the Layer 1 blockchain may still continue operating—though technological updates may halt, impacting competitiveness, security, and more.