Bailey Defends Metaplanet’s 20% Option Pool; Strive CEO Disagrees

This dispute cuts to a core governance question for crypto firms: whether large executive option pools are market-standard or a red flag for shareholder dilution. The disagreement between Bailey and Cole shows that precedent-setting is contested, not settled, which matters for how investors and boards benchmark compensation. What is worth watching is whether this prompts clearer disclosure norms or sharper scrutiny of insider-heavy allocations as more crypto companies mature.