The economics behind Aave proposal to ditch 6 chains that earn loose change in revenue

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Aave is proposing to shut down deployments on six underperforming blockchain networks, including Sonic, Scroll, zkSync, Metis, Soneium, and Aptos, and retire 50 asset markets, citing low revenue. Deposits on some of these chains have fallen by over 90%. This move aims to optimize Aave's operations and focus on more profitable networks, potentially impacting liquidity and user experience.