On September 3, sources indicated that ByteDance has introduced a stock option granting program tailored for technical personnel involved in large model initiatives within its Seed division. According to insights, employees may be eligible to receive ByteDance options amounting to 90,000, 110,000, or 130,000 shares per month, contingent upon their overall performance and job grade. These options vest monthly over a period of 18 months, potentially amounting to millions in cumulative value. At the time of publishing, ByteDance has yet to issue an official statement regarding this development.