Who Really Pays for “Free” Blockchains?

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/who-really-pays-for-free-blockchains. Cheap L2 fees, "free" airdrops, and open token access aren't free — they're subsidized by validators, honest farmers, and retail buyers who pay last. Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #tokenomics, #crypto-economics, #ethereum-l2s, #rollups, #sequencers, #token-unlocks, #crypto-markets, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @timurmekhantev. Learn more about this writer by checking @timurmekhantev's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Crypto often markets cheap fees, free airdrops, and permissionless access as user benefits. But the costs are usually shifted to sequencer economics, honest users, retail buyers, token holders, or future liquidity.