Open Source Developers
Fund your open source projects through community support.
Sustainable development, bounty programs, engaged contributors.
What You Can Do
Project Funding
Ongoing support for maintenance and development.
Bounty Programs
Community-funded rewards for features and fixes.
Share Updates
Keep supporters informed of your progress.
Build Community
Engage users and grow contributors.
Funding Model
Build Software
Share on Nostr
Receive Zaps
Post Updates
Sustained Dev
Running Bounty Programs
Bounty Template
Title: Fix issue #123 - 50,000 sats bounty
Details:
- Issue link: github.com/project/issues/123
- What needs to be done
- Acceptance criteria
- Current bounty pool
Rules:
- First complete PR wins
- Must pass review
- Bounty paid on merge
Create campaign per bounty
Clear scope and reward
Community funds the pool
Contributors add to bounty
Developer completes work
Verified completion
Award the bounty
Pay via ZapTracker
Recognizing Supporters
| Tier | Contribution | Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | Any amount | Listed in supporters |
| Sponsor | 50k+ sats | Name in README |
| Major Sponsor | 500k+ sats | Logo featured |
Communication Rhythm
What to Share
- Development updates
- Release announcements
- Roadmap changes
- Technical insights
How Often
- Quick progress: Weekly
- Major updates: Bi-weekly
- Releases: As they happen
- Roadmap: Monthly
Sustainability Tips
Diversify Funding
Don't rely on one source:
- Zaps and campaigns
- Grants (OpenSats, etc.)
- Consulting/services
- Sponsorships
Set Boundaries
Sustainable means:
- Realistic commitments
- Time for life outside code
- Saying no when necessary
- Long-term thinking
README Template
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## Support Development
This project is funded by the community.
[Support on ZapTracker](link) | [View Bounties](link)
### Current Bounties
- [ ] Feature X - 50,000 sats
- [ ] Bug fix Y - 25,000 satsGetting Started
Setup
Connect wallet, create funding campaign, add to README
First Month
Post about project, share updates, try small bounty
First Quarter
Establish rhythm, grow supporters, plan larger initiatives