Famous American fast-food chain Steak 'n Shake announces a bold compensation innovation — starting from March 1, all hourly employees at company-operated stores will receive Bitcoin as an additional reward. Specifically, for each hour worked, employees will earn an extra BTC worth $0.21.

However, there is a noteworthy restriction: these Bitcoin rewards require a two-year vesting period before employees can officially claim them. This design not only incentivizes long-term retention but also gives employees the opportunity to participate in crypto assets.

This plan marks a shift as traditional businesses begin to embrace Bitcoin payments. Against the backdrop of Federal Reserve policy adjustments and changing macroeconomic expectations, more and more companies are exploring the possibility of using cryptocurrencies as employee benefits. For those interested in the practical implementation of Web3 applications, this is undoubtedly a signal — Bitcoin is moving from a purely financial asset to practical business applications.