Overview

• The share of blockchain professionals paid in digital assets jumped from 3% in 2023 to 9.6% in 2024.
• USDC now accounts for 63% of all crypto-based salaries while USDT remains unsupported by major providers like Deel and Rippling.
• Hybrid compensation models that split pay between fiat and stablecoins are becoming common among blockchain firms and DAOs.
• Nearly 88% of token-based compensation packages now use four-year vesting schedules, up from 64% a year earlier.
• Enhanced payroll platforms and real-time treasury management tools are streamlining cross-border stablecoin payouts.