I think that's already happening to some degree, though it's not a "new way" exactly. Totally anecdotal, of course, but based on watching people move between jo

I think that's already happening to some degree, though it's not a "new way" exactly. Totally anecdotal, of course, but based on watching people move between jobs in my professional circle, it seems like experienced people are no longer willing to take nearly as much of a salary cut for the sake of equity as they used to. A startup that doesn't offer competitive salary and equity will have a pretty tough time hiring the most in-demand employees.