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US-listed Bitcoin mining executives are earning significantly more than their counterparts in tech and energy, driven by equity-heavy pay packages. Shareholders are pushing back as compensation structures raise concerns over dilution and performance alignment.
- Bitcoin mining CEOs averaged $14.4M pay in 2024, with 89% from stock-based compensation.
- Shareholder support for pay proposals dropped to 64% vs. 90%+ in traditional sectors.
- Riot’s executive pay equaled 73% of its 2024 market-cap growth, highlighting misalignment risks.
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