Are AI tokens the new signing bonus or just a cost of doing business?

Maybe tokens really will become the fourth pillar of engineering compensation. But engineers might want to hold the line before embracing this as a straightforward win.

Mar 22, 2026 0

Are AI tokens the new signing bonus or just a cost of doing business?

Maybe tokens really will become the fourth pillar of engineering compensation. But engineers might want to hold the line before embracing this as a straightforward win.

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