Blockchain systems enable structures very different from what we're used to, much like proprietary and open source models can differ greatly. Instead of needin

Blockchain systems enable structures very different from what we're used to, much like proprietary and open source models can differ greatly. Instead of needing a healthy profit margin for server operation as in your Google example, blockchain servers can be run much closer to cost or even at a loss. Benefits may be realized elsewhere and do not necessarily have to be financial.