Contributor Rewards Calculator
Calculate fair compensation for DAO contributors
Points Distribution
Reward Distribution
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DAO Compensation Benchmarks
When to Use Contributor Rewards Calculator
Monthly Contributor Rewards
5 contributors earned 2000 total points this month. $20K budget. Use points calculator: each point = $10. Alice (500 pts) gets $5K, Bob (300 pts) gets $3K. Fair and transparent.
Quarterly RetroPGF
$100K for Q1 retroactive funding. 10 projects delivered value. Use retro calculator with impact scores. High-impact projects get more. Document decisions for community.
New Hire Offer
Hiring senior dev full-time? Use salary calculator: $120K base (60% stables, 40% tokens). Compare to market. Adjust for location and experience. Make competitive offer.
Compensation Review
Annual review time. Current contributors at $80K. Market now $100K. Use calculator to benchmark. Propose 20% raise to stay competitive. Show data to governance.
Budget Planning
Planning Q2 contributor budget? 3 full-time ($360K), 5 part-time ($180K), retroactive pool ($100K) = $640K total. Know costs before committing.
Transparency Reports
Monthly community update? Show: "Distributed $50K to 12 contributors. Top earner: 800 points ($8K). Avg: $4.2K." Data builds trust and attracts talent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to prevent point inflation?
Cap total points per period or per person. Example: max 1000 points/month per contributor. Or use peer allocation (Coordinape) where everyone gets fixed points to distribute. Budget stays constant, so more points = lower value per point. Self-regulating.
What if contributors disagree with allocations?
Transparent process helps. Publish criteria upfront. Show calculations. Allow appeals with reasoning. Use multi-sig approval for large amounts. Some DAOs do anonymous peer review + core team veto. Perfect fairness is impossible - aim for perceived fairness and consistency.
Should we pay contributors in advance or arrears?
Recurring contributors: monthly in advance (like salary) for stability. Retroactive: after work is done and verified. Hybrid: base salary in advance + bonus retroactively based on impact. Match payment timing to contributor needs and DAO risk tolerance.
How to handle token price volatility?
Lock USD value at start of period. If offering $40K in tokens and price drops 50%, double token amount to maintain value. Or use stablecoin-heavy mix (70-80%) with smaller token bonus. Some DAOs offer "top-up" if token crashes mid-period.
What about taxes and legal compliance?
Contributors are usually contractors, not employees. Issue 1099s (US) or equivalent. They handle own taxes. Some DAOs use services like Opolis for benefits. For full-time core team, consider proper employment through foundation. Consult lawyers - this varies by jurisdiction.
How to transition from grants to contributor rewards?
Start with grants for specific projects. High performers become recurring contributors. Offer monthly retainer for ongoing work. Eventually full-time if needed. Many DAOs run parallel tracks - grants for external builders, contributor rewards for core team. Both are valid.
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