The agreement is still informal
Shares and tokens have been promised in messages or spreadsheets rather than signed terms.
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Web3 Founder Agreements & Cap Table Structuring
Decide who owns what, what each founder contributes and what happens if someone leaves. Put the shares, tokens, IP and control arrangements in writing.
At a glance
Is this the right service?
Web3 founders agreeing ownership or preparing for investment, launch or a team change.
What it can cover
- Founder agreement
- Equity and token schedule
- IP and access records
01 · Check the fit
When this service fits
Equity and tokens tell different stories
The cap table, token allocations and vesting schedules need to work together.
Someone may leave
You need agreed rules for departures, unfinished work, access and control.
02 · What we can help with
What the work covers
Founder agreement
Document contributions, roles, decision rights, departures and how disagreements will be handled.
Equity and token schedule
Review founder and contributor allocations, vesting, lockups and their relationship to the cap table.
IP and access records
Clarify ownership and authority over code, branding, domains, wallets and project accounts.
03 · How to get started
What to bring
Start with what you have. These details help frame the first discussion.
Send the basics
- The cap table and proposed token allocations
- Founder, investor and contributor agreements or messages
- IP ownership records and current access permissions
Then define the scope
Focus the first conversation on the decision you need to make.
Clear documents record the intended arrangements. They cannot guarantee that a founder dispute will never arise.
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05 · Common questions
Common questions
Can one agreement cover shares and tokens?
The documents need to address both, but the right document set depends on the companies, token issuer and rights involved.
What if the founders have already made promises?
Bring the messages, spreadsheets and existing agreements. The review can compare those promises with what has been issued or signed.
Is this the right service for an active dispute?
If the founders are already in conflict, start with the founder-dispute service. New documents alone may not resolve the existing disagreement.
Are the founder arrangements clear?
Start with who is involved, what has been promised and what is already signed.
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