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  • Web3 Job Offer Assessment: Token Compensation

    Bondan S

    Member

    Updated: May 2, 2025
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    Hi all, I need some urgent help in making a decision on a job offer. the good news is I got a job offer at a layer 1 as smart contract. but am really worried should i accept the offer or not as the compensation offered is mix of fiat money and tokens that are locked in for 3 years.

    But the issue of concern for me is they have not yet finalized tokenomics so dont know valuation of the tokens they are offering as details like token supply, distribution plan is not available.

    What if tokens get good valuation in 3 years span but kick me off before 3 years to run away from giving tokens saying inefficiency in work (this happened with my known. He was kicked off after 2 years 7 months where lock in period was 3 years)

    Can anyone help me solving the puzzle. How can i safeguard myself if i accept this job offer in proposed salary structure.

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  • Anne Taylor

    Member • 1w

    Getting paid in tokens can sound exciting — but let’s be honest, it’s also risky, especially if the tokenomics aren’t nailed down yet. The smartest move? What you can do, ask for cash salary that will be for your living expences like rent, bills, food, all of it and you can consider token part as a bet with potential investment, not something you need to survive. You might break down the offer as Ask details of the token without hesitation like the purpose and usecase of the token? whether its for staking, governance, payments, ask more questions about project, its aim, etc Next you should check what will be the cash out, whether it will list on real exchanges, vesting period, etc. Whether company assures about a base price as tokens are gnerally volatile and you should take care to hold something realization in money. Draft the contract in a way that terms and conditions protect your rights

    The most important thing, do not undervalue yourself. Negociate the offer in a way that it should prove to be a bad deal for you in the future. At the end of the day, balance is everything — a fair offer should cover your needs today and leave room for big wins tomorrow if the project takes off.

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