Non-Constitutional
Abstract
This proposal recommends adjusting AGV Council compensation to reflect the sustained time, diligence, and capital accountability required of the role. From inception, the Council was envisioned as a lightweight advisory group. However, in practice — and in response to DAO expectations for oversight — it has functioned more like an embedded governance layer, with active participation in investments, compliance, and program direction.
This update brings Council compensation in line with benchmarks from both DAO and venture ecosystems and is fully covered by AGV’s existing budget. No additional DAO funds are requested.
Motivation
The AGV Council was originally scoped as a high-caliber advisory body with a limited time commitment. In practice, the Council has become a deeply engaged governance partner whose collective expertise in gaming, venture, and decentralized systems has materially strengthened AGV’s operations, strategy, and alignment with DAO values.
As AGV transitions from setup to sustained execution, it’s clear that the initiative is best served by keeping Council members meaningfully involved—not just in oversight, but in shaping capital strategy, navigating ecosystem complexity, and upholding transparent, high-trust processes. This proposal recognizes that the role requires ongoing time, judgment, and context and that attracting and retaining talent at this level requires compensation aligned with the responsibility and value delivered.
Rationale
Since onboarding, Council members have played a core role in AGV’s evolution and operation, including capital approvals, governance and incentive design, strategic alignment, and venture structuring. These are not passive advisory roles; they require sustained judgment and context over months and quarters.
Today, AGV Council members contribute an average of 30 hours/month, participating in investment reviews, organizational and budget planning, DAO engagement, and other governance activities that reinforce long-term program integrity.
In many ways, these contributions resemble advisory board members or investment committee participants in traditional venture contexts, yet unlike in VC or startup roles, AGV Council members receive no equity or carry upside. Compensation must therefore reflect a fair-market equivalent for high-responsibility roles with public accountability and long-term context.
Based on comparable industry benchmarks, we propose a fair annual compensation of $50K/year for Council members, based on:
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Governance oversight of $100M+ in assets
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Cross-functional diligence and public accountability
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Lack of upside compensation (equity/carry)
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Role-specific benchmarks from VC, startup, and governance consulting sectors
For more detail, see Appendix A : Industry & VC Compensation Benchmarks.
Specifications
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Adjust total compensation for the current AGV Council from $30,000 to $50,000.00 per annum to reflect the full scope of work delivered from late 2024 through 2025.
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Adjust total compensation for one Council member who also serves on the Investment Committee from $80,000 to $120,000 per annum, reflecting the significantly higher involvement required of that dual role.
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Structure compensation as a fixed-term governance payment aligned with DAO and industry norms.
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The adjustment is retroactive to January 1, 2025.
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No additional funds will be requested from the DAO. This adjustment will be covered fully within AGV’s existing operational budget.
Overall Cost
| Role Type | # of Members | Current Annual Comp | Current Total Annual Cost | Proposed Annual Comp | Proposed Total Annual Cost |
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| Council Member | 4 | $30,000 | $120,000 | $50,000 | $200,000 |
| Council Member (IC) | 1 | $80,000 | $80,000 | $120,000 | $120,000 |
| Total | 5 | -– | $200,000 | -– | $320,000 |
Appendix A : Industry & VC Compensation Benchmarks
| Benchmark Category | Comp Range | AGV Council Justification |
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| Startup Advisor (Equity-Based) | $15K–$30K/year | Similar commitment level, but AGV roles are cash-only and entail broader governance scope |
| VC Advisory Board / IC Member | $25K–$60K/year | High AUM oversight with no upside or carry |
| Strategic/Governance Consultant | $30K–$50K/year | Reflects hands-on strategy, risk diligence, and recurring operational engagement |