Some logic for those who don't do numbers:

Token rates need to double in order for the industry to "break even".

In reality, just "breaking even" is not enough. Venture capital expects a sizeable return on their investment. So look for token rates to triple.

In reality, most companies are not at all prepared to feed AI vendors what they need in order to become profitable.

Uber is an early example of what is in store.

https://aimagazine.com/news/why-uber-has-already-burned-thro...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/janakirammsv/2026/05/17/uber-bu...