Crypto Salaries Tighten While Founder Pay Climbs
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A new survey from Dragonfly Capital reveals that average salaries in crypto firms dropped 18% to $144,000, and token grants fell 75%. Meanwhile, founder salaries rose 37% to roughly $197,000, highlighting a widening gap between executives and regular employees. -
Execs up, devs down
classic crypto move -
Web3 never changes β every cycle the same pattern: founders cash in, devs grind harder
hopefully the next wave brings more balance -
The pay gap in crypto startups is widening fast. Sustainability will depend on balancing leadership rewards with employee motivation.
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Sounds like fake numbers.