CEO votes with millions of dollars: How Pompiliano designs the "Together in the Same Boat" incentive mechanism

2025-12-18 13:00:19

【Crypto World】Anthony Pompiliano’s recent investment has attracted attention in the industry—this well-known Bitcoin advocate and fintech executive used his own funds to purchase shares of a company listed on the US stock market, amounting to over $1 million. This is not just an ordinary transaction but a genuine vote of confidence in his beliefs.

Interestingly, his compensation structure is designed this way. Pompiliano’s fixed annual salary is only $1, with 100% of his remaining earnings coming from equity incentives—these shares’ value is directly linked to whether the company’s stock price surpasses $15 per share.

The logic behind this approach is clear: the interests of founders and employees must be fully aligned. It’s not just about supporting the company verbally but betting real money on it. When a leader’s earnings are highly aligned with shareholders’ interests, all decision-making becomes transparent and pure. This “stakeholder” mechanism is rare in traditional enterprises but is common in Web3 startups and Silicon Valley advanced companies—using incentives to eliminate information asymmetry.

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TommyTeacher1

· 12-21 13:00

Annual salary of 1 dollar... This guy is really all in, just talking without practicing is just a false show, this is what it means to have skin in the game.

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FarmToRiches

· 12-21 12:25

This guy is really gambling with his life, a $1 annual salary is indeed harsh --- To put it bluntly, it's like binding himself to the stock price, either we all go to the moon together or we all perish together --- Sounds inspiring, but think about how much pressure that puts on employees... --- Web3 is like this, no matter how good the talk is, it’s better to see if the founder is willing to put their own money in --- Why can't the bosses of traditional companies learn from this? Empty talk every day is the most annoying --- Buying a ticket for a million dollars and having a salary of $1, this operation is indeed novel, but if it backfires, it would be disastrous --- I calculated that if the stock price rises to $15, how much would he earn... a bit crazy, huh --- The logic of shared interests is not wrong, the problem is that our ordinary employees' equity is worth only a few cents --- The gambler temperament of this gentleman Pompliano is really strong.

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ContractFreelancer

· 12-18 13:29

Annual salary of $1 haha, this is true all-in, unlike some CEOs whose visions are all just lies.

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AllInDaddy

· 12-18 13:29

This guy is really all in, earning only $1 a year—how much confidence does it take to pull off that move? $1 a year? I don't believe he can survive, unless he's really turning things around with equity. It's basically gambler's thinking, but to be fair, he's definitely better than those talkative CEOs. Setting a target of $15? That's a bit low—shouldn't someone like this aim for ten times that?

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PerpetualLonger

· 12-18 13:29

Bottom-fishing for a million dollars is truly incredible, this is what I call faith-based accumulation, brother. --- $1 annual salary? Fully vested equity? This guy is crazy, I like it. --- Wait, a breakthrough at $15? This time there's hope, keep holding steady. --- Basically, it's about pushing all chips in, I just want to see him make a killing. --- This is true profit binding, short-term retail investors, take a good look. --- Bottom-fishing for a million dollars, the bull market is really here, I’ve decided to add to my position one last time. --- Brother, this move either soars to the sky or loses everything, I bet he can break through. --- Only $1 salary relying on equity? This guy's brain is fine, he's too crazy. --- Looking at this momentum, it feels like it's about to take off. Can we still get on board now, brothers? --- Real money votes like this are a hundred times better than those mouthy talkers.

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rekt_but_not_broke

· 12-18 13:22

An annual salary of $1... This guy has really bet his life on it, unlike some mouthy CEOs who talk about vision every day but secretly cash out behind the scenes.

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PumpStrategist

· 12-18 13:22

An annual salary of $1, 100% relying on equity? It's either a true believer or in a real hurry. The $15 price point is set aggressively enough, revealing the mindset of the chips. --- Spending millions to buy stocks yourself is definitely more convincing than empty talk. But the real test is whether you can endure the risk release period. --- Profit binding sounds sexy, but probabilistically, most teams will still have disagreements during pullbacks. The pattern has formed; let's see if it can hold the support afterward. --- The argument of a $1 salary always works well in fundraising PPTs, but in reality? Just look at the trading volume and chip distribution to see how many insiders truly believe. --- It's interesting, but don't be blinded by the story. This kind of incentive mechanism often leads to more distorted short-term behaviors, doing anything to push the stock price. --- The retail investors get excited when they see "CEO invests millions," but they don't realize this is a standard hype tactic. What really matters is the price at which he sells.

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