Elliptic Research Scales Global Benefits with Toku

The Challenge

Building Employment and Benefits Infrastructure from the Ground Up

Elliptic Research focuses on advanced cryptographic proof design for blockchain systems. The company needed to establish compliant employment, payroll, and benefits coverage across multiple regions while managing token-based compensation. It also needed to do so quickly, without hiring an internal operations team.

Early on, Elliptic recognized that delivering benefits was as important as managing payroll. However, sourcing benefits across jurisdictions was complex and costly. Internal resources were limited, and compliance requirements varied widely between countries.

The team needed a partner who could help them:

• Onboard employees and contractors globally
• Integrate token compensation and fiat payroll
• Deploy benefits coverage that met both U.S. and international standards
• Provide responsive, human support throughout implementation

Elliptic required an end-to-end solution that balanced speed, compliance, and personalized service.

High-Touch Onboarding and Operational Support

Elliptic partnered with Toku to implement a unified system for global employment, token pay, and benefits administration. The goal was to reduce operational friction and provide contributors with clear, consistent experiences across every location.

1. Employment and Payroll Infrastructure

Toku supplied the legal and compliance framework required to onboard employees and contractors worldwide. The system handled contracts, tax registration, and payroll in both fiat and tokens. This allowed Elliptic to pay contributors quickly while staying compliant across all jurisdictions.

2. Benefits Strategy and Rollout

Elliptic relied on Toku to design and execute a benefits program that could support a distributed team. Toku’s benefits specialists sourced cost-effective plans, coordinated enrollment, and ensured all benefits met local legal standards.

3. Personalized Support

A key part of Elliptic’s experience was Toku’s commitment to direct communication. The team had real-time access to Toku through Slack and video calls. Every question and issue received a clear, timely response, which created trust and momentum during rollout.

4. Rapid Implementation

Toku completed setup for employment, token pay, and benefits in a fraction of the time typical for global providers. Elliptic achieved compliance and operational readiness within days instead of months, allowing the company to focus on research and development rather than administration.

From Zero Infrastructure to a Supported Global Workforce

Toku helped Elliptic go from zero infrastructure to a complete global employment and benefits framework. The company achieved compliance, token pay capability, and benefits access within days. Contributors received clarity and confidence about their compensation and coverage. Internal teams gained time to focus on their core mission while knowing that compliance and payroll were handled correctly.

The responsiveness and care from Toku’s team built lasting trust and made the transition feel seamless. For Elliptic, the partnership proved that compliance and personal support can coexist, even in the complex world of global token payroll.

Key Takeaways

1. Benefits are essential to global talent retention.

Compensation alone is not enough to attract or keep contributors across regions.

2. Responsive support drives confidence.

Teams need partners who answer questions quickly and handle operational complexity with care.

3. Speed accelerates hiring.

Launching compliant employment and benefits in days allows companies to move fast on global hiring.

4. Unified infrastructure reduces error.

Combining payroll, token pay, and benefits in one system creates efficiency and transparency.

5. Human partnership creates trust.

Personalized support builds long-term confidence between high-growth teams and their payroll partner.

The Outcome

Elliptic Research now runs a compliant, fully supported employment and benefits operation across multiple countries. The company can onboard contributors, run token and fiat payroll, and offer benefits with ease. Internal teams no longer spend time on manual setup or compliance research. Toku’s infrastructure and support have helped Elliptic scale efficiently and with confidence.

This partnership demonstrates how thoughtful, hands-on service turns compliance into a competitive advantage.

Toku enables companies to hire globally, manage token and fiat payroll, and deliver meaningful benefits - all with compliant systems and hands-on support.

Partner with Toku today!