MiggyFawkesy The strategos distribute payments based on individual contributions to the team, and DAO as a whole. I can tell you that the velocity of product development and release is world class relative to the size of the team. The people I have met working on the DAO are extremely intelligent, and equally dedicated to the long term success of the project. The payments further incentivize contributors to ensure the long term success of the project. In a company, employees receive pay, benefits, and often stock options. The pay you see is intended to establish parity.