7 Signs a Web3 Startup Has a Business Problem, Not a…
By Tobi Opeyemi Amure
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In H1 2026, more than 60 crypto projects shut down due to unsustainable business models and a lack of paying customers. Startups frequently struggle when token incentives end, leading entities like Balancer Labs to wind down operations.
Key facts
- More than 60 crypto projects, including Yupp, Syndicate Labs, and Entropy, shut down in H1 2026.
- Balancer Labs announced its wind-down on March 24, 2026, after operating without revenue sources.
- A 2025 DappRadar review found 88% of airdropped tokens lose value within three months, and Dune found over 75% of Uniswap airdrop wallets sold within seven days.
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A Web3 startup can build reliable infrastructure, attract thousands of users, and raise millions of dollars without developing a sustainable business. In H1 2026, more than 60 crypto projects (including Yupp, Syndicate Labs, and Entropy) shut down, according to RootData figures reported by Crypto Briefing . Many had working code, funded teams, and well-known backers but lacked a business that coul…