I'm not so certain. The alternative might be to double or triple the pay of ultra-high-performing employees. But, ultimately, your performance at your job is bounded by the responsibilities of your role. You can possibly have a 2x impact, but the only way to have a 10x impact is to quit and go your own until you build something good enough to deserve it.

10xing someone's pay does not 10x their performance. It probably wouldn't even 2x it, even in a new role. But you can derive that kind of value through an acquisition.