[dotancohen]

Many of Nvidia's employees probably use token outside of work. Just like they just cars, heath insurance, and other benefits that many companies provide on top of salary.

If a company can provide a service or product to employees cheaper than the market can, then it makes sense to provide it as a perk.

[UncleMeat]

Company scrip.

[dotancohen]

That is a valid way to look at it, sure, if you wish to drag along all the not-relevant negative connotations. But this is in addition to salary, so no different than other perks such as a company vehicle. And Nvidia employees could presumably work for other entities. Additionally, the tokens are for a very specific purpose, and not related to a life necessity in any way - you're not buying food with Nvidia tokens as was the case with company scrip.