Minimum service periods already basically exist, in the form of a vesting “cliff”. A typical vesting schedule has a 1-year cliff, meaning you don't really get any of your equity unless you work at the company for at least a year.
However, 2- or 3-year cliffs could make sense as an alternate way of promoting a long-term mentality.
However, 2- or 3-year cliffs could make sense as an alternate way of promoting a long-term mentality.