Let me start by saying that less than 2 years ago I only heard of the word blockchain. It was because of starting here on Steemit that I learned more about it. Nevertheless my knowledge is still far from being an expert.
What I do have knowledge of (and experience in) is running, leading and advising companies. And up until now I've never heard of a company that's already giving (upfront) salary increases, bonuses or other kinds of incentives, for a job or project that hasn't even (or hardly) started yet.
It's after a job well done, results achieved, hitting or exceeding a target etc. they're getting rewarded. That's how those companies make their value go up.
To me this all sounds a bit like: 'Please give me your upvotes right now, my post will come later'.
To wrap up this comment: Where's the beef?!
Exactly.
I think they wanna create some "working capital" only now.