WHY MONETIZE PROTOCOLS?

Summary from the TLDR Crypto newsletter

This post makes an argument for monetizing protocols and why builders should consider this versus free-to-use protocols. The benefits of monetization include improved governance, as it allows a broader community to influence the protocol's future, while also preventing any one party from seizing control. Monetization can also help manage harmful players or applications by incentivizing compliance and deterring non-adherence.