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Fund an Issue

Fund and manage delivery from issue creation to payment release

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Create a task from a GitHub issue

Start from an issue with clear scope, expected output, and acceptance criteria so contributors can estimate and deliver confidently.

Include:

  • Problem statement: what is broken or missing and why it matters.
  • Scope boundaries: what is included and explicitly out of scope.
  • Acceptance criteria: objective checks used for approval.
  • Evidence format: screenshots, logs, test results, or demo links required for validation.
  • Technical context: branch, files, or related issues that help contributors start quickly.

Set a bounty

Define the bounty amount based on complexity, urgency, and expected delivery quality.

When pricing a bounty, consider:

  • Estimated implementation effort.
  • Review and iteration time.
  • Required expertise level.
  • Business impact and urgency.

If possible, state expected response times for assignment, review, and release so contributors can plan their work.

Track delivery

Follow progress through issue updates, branches, and Pull Requests to keep delivery transparent.

Best practices:

  1. Ask contributors to share short progress updates on key milestones.
  2. Confirm major scope changes before implementation continues.
  3. Review draft PRs early to prevent late rework.
  4. Keep all decisions in issue/PR comments for a clear audit trail.

Review & Release payment

Review the submitted Pull Request and release payment after acceptance criteria are met.

Use this sequence:

  1. Validate functional behavior against acceptance criteria.
  2. Confirm tests/checks pass and required docs are updated.
  3. Request revisions if needed, with actionable feedback.
  4. Approve and release payment after final acceptance.

Connect your bank account

Activate your account details so you can fund work and manage payout-related operations.

Before funding, verify:

  • Account ownership and payout recipient details.
  • Currency/region compatibility.
  • Any required verification steps in your account settings.

How fees work

Review platform and payment processing fees before funding so total cost is clear.

Always check:

  • Platform fee percentage or fixed amount.
  • Payment method processing fee.
  • Final funded amount seen by the contributor after applicable deductions.
  • Refund/dispute implications when they apply.

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