Trustless Bounties for Open Source, Native to GitHub
Label an issue. Lock funds on-chain. Pay contributors automatically.
The Bounty Problem
Open-source bounties are broken. Trust issues and platform friction prevent maintainers and contributors from working together effectively.
Maintainers Don't Trust Platforms
Centralized bounty platforms take fees, control funds, and add friction to open-source workflows that maintainers already have.
Contributors Don't Trust Maintainers
Without escrow, contributors risk working for free. Payment promises are hard to enforce, especially across borders.
Existing Solutions Are Off-GitHub
Current bounty tools require leaving GitHub, creating accounts, and managing separate dashboards—breaking the developer workflow.
The GitHub Bounty Solution
A trustless bounty system that lives entirely within GitHub, powered by on-chain escrow and smart automation.
GitHub-Native
Works with labels, comments, and PRs. No separate platform or dashboard needed.
No Accounts Required
Maintainers and contributors use their existing GitHub accounts. Zero onboarding friction.
On-Chain Escrow
Funds locked on Solana blockchain. Trustless, transparent, and verifiable by anyone.
Fully Automated
Bot handles everything from escrow creation to payout. PR merge triggers instant release.
How It Works
A simple, seven-step process from issue labeling to automatic payout. Everything happens in GitHub with blockchain transparency.
Maintainer Labels Issue
Add a bounty label to any GitHub issue using the standard label format.
bounty1SOLEscrow Created Automatically
Bot detects the label and creates an on-chain escrow with locked funds.
Escrow created: 3xK...7mPContributor Self-Assigns
Anyone can claim the bounty by commenting with the assign command.
/assignContributor Submits PR
Work on the issue and submit a pull request when ready for review.
PR #123 linked to issuePR Merged
Maintainer reviews and merges the PR after approving the work.
Merged into mainContributor Claims Reward
Comment with your Solana wallet to trigger the automated payout.
/claim 3xK...7mPFunds Released + Notification
Smart contract releases funds instantly. Everyone gets notified on Discord.
Payment sent: 1 SOLPowerful Features
Everything you need for trustless, automated bounties built directly into your GitHub workflow.
GitHub App Automation
Fully automated bot handles escrow creation, assignments, and payouts without manual intervention.
Maintainer-Only Bounties
Only repository maintainers can create bounties, ensuring legitimate rewards and preventing spam.
Multiple Bounty Tiers
Set different reward levels for varying task complexity: bounty0.5SOL, bounty1SOL, bounty5SOL.
Trustless Escrow
Smart contracts lock funds on Solana blockchain. No central authority can control or withhold funds.
On-Chain Transparency
All transactions are publicly verifiable on Solana Explorer. Complete audit trail for every bounty.
Discord Notifications
Real-time updates sent to Discord when bounties are created, claimed, or paid out.
Zero Onboarding Friction
Maintainers and contributors use their existing GitHub accounts. Zero onboarding friction.
Bot-Driven Workflow
Simple slash commands in GitHub comments. The bot does all the heavy lifting behind the scenes.
Built for Developers
A developer tool, not a consumer app. Works with your existing workflow without forcing you into a new platform.
Built for Maintainers
Designed by developers, for developers. No learning curve—just add a label and the bot handles everything else.
No UI Lock-In
Zero custom interfaces. Everything happens in GitHub where you already work. Your workflow stays intact.
Existing Workflows
Integrates seamlessly with issues, PRs, and labels. No migration needed—start using it on any repo instantly.