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The First OpenAI Employees to Sell Their Shares Have Become Millionaires

Early OpenAI Employees Become Millionaires Before IPO A recent report reveals that OpenAI allowed over 600 current and former employees to sell shares in October, cashing out a total of $6.6 billion. Approximately 75 employees each realized about $30 million. This highlights a significant shift in the AI industry: employees at top companies can now gain substantial wealth through secondary market sales, tender offers, and other liquidity events long before a traditional IPO. For OpenAI, this generous equity incentive strategy, alongside high salaries and bonuses, has become a powerful tool to attract and retain top AI talent amid fierce competition. The company has adjusted its policies, increasing individual sale limits and allowing newer employees to participate. This trend extends beyond OpenAI. Chinese AI firm DeepSeek is reportedly seeking its first external funding round at a potential $50 billion valuation. This move is seen as crucial for establishing an external market price, which is necessary to make employee equity grants meaningful and competitive for retaining talent. The pathways to wealth creation in AI are diversifying. Beyond waiting for IPOs (e.g., Anthropic, chipmaker Cerebras), companies are exiting via acquisitions (e.g., Databricks buying MosaicML) or through complex deals like technology licensing and team transfers (e.g., Google's deal with Character.AI). These mechanisms allow investors, founders, and employees to realize gains earlier and through more varied routes than in previous tech cycles. In summary, the AI boom is creating a new wave of wealth, distributed not just to founders and investors but also to technical talent, and the liquidity events are occurring sooner and through more channels than ever before.

marsbit05/14 13:39

The First OpenAI Employees to Sell Their Shares Have Become Millionaires

marsbit05/14 13:39

OpenAI's Largest Internal Wealth Creation: 600 Individuals Cash Out $6.6 Billion Combined, 75 Take the Full $30 Million Cap

OpenAI conducted its largest-ever internal stock sale in October, allowing over 600 current and former employees to collectively cash out approximately $6.6 billion. About 75 individuals sold the maximum allowed amount of $30 million per person, a limit tripled from $10 million due to high investor demand. The tender offer was based on a $500 billion company valuation. President Greg Brockman confirmed in court that his OpenAI stake is worth around $30 billion. Employees collectively own about 26% of the company, with average paper wealth per employee around $1 billion, far exceeding pre-IPO norms at other major tech firms. Following a recent funding round at an $852 billion valuation and with monthly revenue reaching $2 billion, OpenAI is reportedly preparing for a potential trillion-dollar IPO in late 2026.

marsbit05/11 03:46

OpenAI's Largest Internal Wealth Creation: 600 Individuals Cash Out $6.6 Billion Combined, 75 Take the Full $30 Million Cap

marsbit05/11 03:46

$292 Million KelpDAO Cross-Chain Bridge Hack: Who Should Foot the Bill?

On April 18, 2026, an attacker stole 116,500 rsETH (worth ~$292M) from KelpDAO’s cross-chain bridge in 46 minutes—the largest DeFi exploit of 2026. The stolen assets were deposited into Aave V3 as collateral, causing $177–200M in bad debt and triggering a cascade of losses across nine DeFi protocols. Aave’s TVL dropped by ~$6B overnight. This legal analysis argues that KelpDAO and LayerZero Labs share concurrent liability, with fault apportioned 60%/40%. KelpDAO negligently configured its bridge with a 1-of-1 decentralized verifier network (DVN)—a single point of failure—despite LayerZero’s explicit recommendation of a 2-of-3 setup. LayerZero, which operated the compromised DVN, failed to secure its RPC infrastructure against a known poisoning attack vector. Both protocols’ terms of service cap liability at $200 (KelpDAO) or $50 (LayerZero), but these limits are likely unenforceable due to unconscionability, gross negligence exceptions, and potential securities law invalidation (if rsETH is deemed a security under the Howey test). Aave’s governance also faces fiduciary duty claims for raising rsETH’s loan-to-value ratio to 93%—far above competitors’ 72–75%—without adequately assessing bridge risks, amplifying the systemic fallout. Practical recovery targets include LayerZero Labs (a registered Canadian entity), KelpDAO’s founders, auditors, and identifiable Aave governance delegates. The incident underscores escalating legal risks for DeFi protocols, infrastructure providers, and governance participants.

marsbit04/24 06:25

$292 Million KelpDAO Cross-Chain Bridge Hack: Who Should Foot the Bill?

marsbit04/24 06:25

The $290 Million Deficit: A Three-Way Game Between Aave, L0, and Kelp—Who Should Foot the Bill?

An incident involving the theft of 116,500 rsETH (worth approximately $290 million) from Kelp DAO’s cross-chain bridge contract has triggered a complex dispute over responsibility and compensation among Kelp DAO, LayerZero, and Aave. The attack occurred due to a compromised RPC provider used by LayerZero’s Decentralized Verifier Network (DVN). Since Kelp DAO’s bridge used a 1/1 DVN configuration—a single point of failure—the attacker successfully forged a cross-chain message, leading to the unauthorized release of rsETH tokens from the mainnet. These genuine tokens were then deposited into Aave and other lending platforms to borrow WETH, enabling the attacker to exit with the funds. Responsibility is attributed primarily to Kelp DAO for its risky 1/1 DVN setup. LayerZero bears secondary responsibility for permitting such a vulnerable configuration in its protocol layer. Aave also shares indirect blame for over-collateralizing rsETH and other Liquid Restaking Token (LRT) assets without adequate ongoing risk oversight. Kelp DAO lacks sufficient funds to cover the loss, shifting focus to the deeper-pocketed players: LayerZero, whose cross-chain ecosystem and reputation are at risk, and Aave, which faces massive bad loans and declining Total Value Locked (TVL). Aave has asserted that mainnet rsETH remains fully backed, implying it expects Kelp DAO to allow redemption of underlying ETH. This approach would preserve Aave’s mainnet positions but invalidate Layer2 rsETH, damaging LayerZero’s cross-chain credibility. Potential solutions include: - A universal 18.5% haircut on all rsETH holders, causing significant Aave bad debt. - Writing off Layer2 rsETH entirely, protecting Aave mainnet but harming LayerZero and Kelp DAO. - Negotiating a bounty with the hacker for partial fund return. - A joint bailout, possibly led by LayerZero’s ecosystem fund, given its long-term stake in the cross-chain ecosystem. The situation remains unresolved as the parties negotiate, but prolonged delay risks broader DeFi instability, including potential liquidity crises and loss of confidence in LRT and cross-chain infrastructures.

Odaily星球日报04/20 08:52

The $290 Million Deficit: A Three-Way Game Between Aave, L0, and Kelp—Who Should Foot the Bill?

Odaily星球日报04/20 08:52

a16z on Hiring: How to Choose Between Crypto-Native and Traditional Talent?

Hiring in Crypto: Balancing Crypto-Native and Traditional Talent As the crypto industry grows, founders face the dilemma of whether to prioritize hiring professionals with blockchain experience or those with traditional tech backgrounds who can learn. The key is recognizing that crypto companies are still tech companies at their core and should apply proven hiring best practices. Crypto-native talent offers immediate productivity and is essential for roles involving high-stakes, specialized work like smart contract development, where errors can be catastrophic. However, traditional professionals from large-scale software companies bring valuable experience in scaling products, operational flexibility, and expertise in areas like fintech, UX, and security, which are crucial as crypto products target mainstream adoption. Recruiting requires tailored approaches. Some candidates may be hesitant due to crypto's volatility or complexity, while others are excited by its innovative potential. Assess candidates' motivations, curiosity, and alignment with the company's vision early. Emphasize the opportunity to shape technology's future and address financial incentives, such as token-based compensation, which can offer liquidity compared to traditional equity. Onboarding is critical. Identify knowledge gaps during hiring and design education programs, mentorship, knowledge-sharing sessions, and resources like blogs or courses to accelerate learning. Pairing new hires with experienced crypto professionals helps bridge gaps and fosters collaboration. Ultimately, successful teams blend both crypto-native and traditional talent, leveraging their strengths to drive innovation and growth.

marsbit04/19 01:17

a16z on Hiring: How to Choose Between Crypto-Native and Traditional Talent?

marsbit04/19 01:17

Running for Three Years Only to Get a 'Witch Verdict'! Big Players Unite to Defend Rights, Backpack Rushes to 'Put Out the Fire'

After three years of anticipation, Backpack Exchange finally conducted its TGE on March 23, but instead of rewards, many users—including long-term supporters and high-volume traders—were labeled as "sybils" and saw their points drastically reduced or zeroed out. The airdrop, which allocated 25% of the total token supply to the community, sparked widespread anger, especially among Chinese users, who reported heavy losses in time, fees, and trading volume. The lack of transparent sybil-detection criteria and retroactive enforcement led to a severe trust crisis. Even key community contributors and influencers were affected, with some losing referral networks due to collective penalties. In response, Backpack opened a manual appeal channel, promising to reinstate 50% of points for users with three or fewer accounts per device and to initiate a token buyback for compensation. Amid the controversy, Backpack is pursuing an IPO narrative, with plans to lock team tokens until after a potential public listing and to allow long-term stakers to convert tokens to equity. However, unclear details and the recent airdrop fallout have left community trust deeply damaged.

marsbit03/24 09:48

Running for Three Years Only to Get a 'Witch Verdict'! Big Players Unite to Defend Rights, Backpack Rushes to 'Put Out the Fire'

marsbit03/24 09:48

Supreme Court's Call for "Judicial Response to Cryptocurrency": Releases 3 Major Signals!

China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) has signaled a significant shift in its judicial approach toward cryptocurrency-related cases, moving from blanket criminalization to nuanced civil and commercial regulation. During a February 2026 press conference, SPC officials highlighted the need to develop judicial responses to new financial cases involving virtual currencies, placing them alongside traditional sectors like securities and private equity. The shift is marked by three key developments: 1. **Recognition as Property**: In December 2025, the SPC revised civil case categories to include "data and online virtual property disputes," giving cryptocurrencies legal status as a form of virtual property. This allows courts to accept such cases without first debating their legality. 2. **Refined Judgment Criteria**: Courts are transitioning from invalidating all crypto transactions to applying proportional liability based on factors like fault and fairness, as seen in a 2025 Shanghai case where partial restitution was ordered despite contract invalidity. 3. **Expanded Legal Remedies**: Beyond criminal enforcement, which often fails to recover losses, civil compensation mechanisms are being strengthened to protect investors and hold violators accountable. While the SPC’s stance does not legalize crypto trading, it acknowledges its prevalence and aims to provide structured judicial resolution for disputes, emphasizing risk awareness and compliance for investors.

marsbit03/11 02:48

Supreme Court's Call for "Judicial Response to Cryptocurrency": Releases 3 Major Signals!

marsbit03/11 02:48

Shiba Inu SOU Recovery System Goes Live After Shibarium Hack

Shiba Inu has launched its SOU (Shib Owes You) recovery system to compensate users affected by the 2025 Shibarium bridge exploit. The on-chain NFT-based framework allows users to claim verifiable records of their losses, which are tradable, mergeable, and splittable on Ethereum. The system distinguishes between principal repayments and bonus rewards, funded through ecosystem revenues and community donations. It aims to provide transparency and liquidity options, enabling affected participants to either wait for full reimbursement or sell their claims on secondary markets.

bitcoinist02/17 13:02

Shiba Inu SOU Recovery System Goes Live After Shibarium Hack

bitcoinist02/17 13:02

Bithumb Blames System Flaws For $40 Billion Bitcoin Giveaway

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb accidentally distributed 620,000 Bitcoin (worth over $40 billion) instead of 620,000 Won ($426) due to a system flaw during a promotional event. The exchange halted trading and withdrawals within 35 minutes, recovering most of the funds, though 1,786 BTC were sold by users before action could be taken. Regulators have stated those users must return the funds. Bithumb, which held only 40,000 BTC at the time, cited a 24-hour transaction processing lag as a key factor. The error caused a 17% drop in Bitcoin's price on the exchange. Bithumb will compensate affected users and waive trading fees.

bitcoinist02/11 20:03

bitcoinist02/11 20:03

US SEC Allegedly Investigating Binance Over October 10 Liquidation Event

The US SEC is reportedly investigating Binance regarding the October 10, 2025 liquidation event, the largest market crash in crypto history, during which $19 billion in leveraged positions were wiped out. Rumors of the probe resurfaced after a post by market expert Hugo Crypto, though unconfirmed. The crash saw Bitcoin plummet from $122,000 to $104,000, affecting 1.6 million traders. Binance attributed the event to macroeconomic shocks, denied responsibility, and paid $283 million in compensation. Former CEO Changpeng Zhao later addressed claims of technical issues, emphasizing the platform provided $600 million in compensation. The incident has drawn comparisons to the 2010 Flash Crash and continues to fuel scrutiny and accusations within the industry.

bitcoinist02/09 21:05

US SEC Allegedly Investigating Binance Over October 10 Liquidation Event