Few projects in decentralized finance (DeFi) have generated as much attention—and controversy—as Olympus DAO. In its early days, Olympus introduced a bold and experimental model: the “(3,3)” staking meme, Protocol Controlled Value (PCV), and the vision of a decentralized reserve currency. At the height of its influence, it wasn’t just a DeFi protocol—it was a movement. DeFi has evolved. The speculative hype has waned.