[TFIP-23] - TrueFi Operational Expense Request Discourse

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Further to the above

I believe a portion of each salary must be paid in TRU, with the condition that this TRU is required to be staked as part of the agreement.

Requiring a portion of each salary to be paid in TRU and mandating that it be staked as part of the agreement offers several key benefits—for both the protocol and the contributors:

  1. Alignment of Incentives:
    By holding and staking TRU, contributors have a vested interest in the success of the protocol. Their performance and contributions directly impact the value of the token they are partially compensated in, fostering a stronger sense of ownership and accountability.

  2. Long-Term Commitment:
    Staking introduces a time-locked element to compensation, discouraging short-term thinking and encouraging contributors to remain engaged with the protocol over time. It helps attract those who genuinely believe in the long-term vision.

  3. Strengthening Governance Participation:
    Staked TRU can be tied to governance rights, increasing the number of active, invested voters in protocol decisions. This deepens decentralization and helps ensure that those voting are genuinely aligned with the health of the ecosystem.

  4. Token Demand & Reduced Circulating Supply:
    Automatically converting a portion of salaries into staked TRU reduces sell pressure and increases demand, contributing to more sustainable tokenomics. A lower circulating supply can also positively influence token value.

  5. Culture of Skin in the Game:
    It sets a cultural precedent where contributors are more than just hired help—they are stakeholders. This fosters loyalty, accountability, and a deeper connection to the protocol’s mission and outcomes.

  6. Reinforces Transparency:
    Salary structures that are partly staked show the community that team members are financially and ideologically aligned, building trust between contributors and token holders.

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