Web3 contributors are encountering heightened risks of losing token rewards as Token Generation Events (TGEs) approach, due to increasingly complex compliance obligations. Developers and advisors have reported being denied promised tokens because of unclear compliance issues or unexpected team changes. Experts emphasize the importance of formal token incentive agreements that address vesting schedules, acceleration clauses, and alternatives if regulatory hurdles prevent token delivery. With liquidity and crypto markets sensitive to these developments, having written agreements is crucial for securing promised rewards.