What Is the Incentive for Founders to Agree to Long Vesting Periods?

Founders agree to long vesting periods to signal their long-term commitment to the project's success, which builds investor confidence and reduces the perception of a "rug pull" or short-term profit-taking. It aligns their financial incentives with the long-term intrinsic value creation of the protocol.

Long vesting is often a requirement from venture capital investors.

What Is the Potential Liability of a DAO Member or Founder?
What Is the Concept of a ‘Pre-Commitment’ and How Does It Differ from the ‘Commitment’ Step?
What Is the Purpose of a ‘Reverse Vesting’ Clause?
Can a Token Be Considered Decentralized If a Large Portion Is Held by the Founders?
How Does the Perceived Security of a Network (Related to Difficulty) Influence Investor Confidence?
What Are Vesting Schedules, and How Do They Mitigate the Impact of Token Dilution on a DAO’s Early Investors?
What Is the Concept of ‘Skin in the Game’ for Founders and Its Impact on Cost of Equity?
What Is the Significance of Token Vesting Schedules in DAO Treasury Planning?

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