Contrast Linear Vesting with Milestone-Based Vesting for DAO Contributors.
Linear vesting releases tokens steadily over a fixed period, such as daily or monthly, after the initial cliff. It is simple and predictable.
Milestone-based vesting, conversely, releases tokens only upon the achievement of predefined, measurable project goals (milestones), such as shipping a specific product feature or reaching a certain Total Value Locked (TVL). Milestone vesting aligns token release more directly with performance and value creation.