I said that very clearly down in the getting started section.

This is a second wallet that I started just to chronicle the process more easily for a beginner.

I’ve been able to claim out over 800% from my main wallet above what my initial deposit was.

You can absolutely get your original deposit back over time - if you did nothing but claim, it would come back in a little over 100 days. Very few people choose that strategy, but it is an option.

Yes, there are taxes on every claim or hydrate - that is part of the sustainability measures for the project.

Happy to talk with you more about this, it sounds like you might have jumped in without fully understanding what you were getting into, and maybe weren’t connected with a strong buddy or team to help guide you along the way. Come find me and connect on Telegram, I’d love to hear more about your experiences with DRIP.