Bounties
Earn rewards for valuable contributions to NamWiki!
The bounty program is being developed. Check back for updates or join Discord for announcements.
Overview
NamWiki offers bounties to reward:
- 📝 Quality content creation
- 🌍 Translations
- 🎥 Video tutorials
- 🐛 Bug fixes
- ✨ Feature improvements
Bounty Types
Content Bounties
| Type | Reward Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Article | 1-5 NAM | Original guide or explanation |
| Major Update | 0.5-2 NAM | Significant article improvements |
| Translation | 0.5-3 NAM | Full article translation |
| FAQ Answer | 0.1-0.5 NAM | New FAQ questions & answers |
Technical Bounties
| Type | Reward Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Fix | 0.5-2 NAM | Fix website bugs |
| Feature | 2-10 NAM | New website features |
| Improvement | 0.5-3 NAM | Performance, UX improvements |
Media Bounties
| Type | Reward Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Video Tutorial | 3-10 NAM | Quality video content |
| Infographic | 1-3 NAM | Visual explanations |
| Diagram | 0.5-2 NAM | Technical diagrams |
How It Works
1. Find a Bounty
Check available bounties:
- GitHub Issues with "bounty" label
- Discord #bounties channel
- This page (featured bounties below)
2. Claim a Bounty
Comment on the issue to claim:
I'd like to work on this bounty.
Approach: [Brief description of your plan]
Timeline: [Estimated completion]
Wait for confirmation before starting.
3. Complete the Work
- Follow the bounty requirements
- Adhere to Content Guidelines
- Submit a pull request
- Reference the bounty issue
4. Review & Approval
- Maintainers review your submission
- May request changes
- Once approved, bounty is confirmed
5. Receive Payment
After merge:
- Provide your NAM address (transparent)
- Payment sent within 7 days
- Transaction confirmed in public log
Featured Bounties
Currently Available
Check GitHub for current bounties or suggest new ones!
Examples of Past Bounties
| Bounty | Reward | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Write "What is Namada" guide | 2 NAM | ✅ Completed |
| Translate FAQ to Spanish | 1.5 NAM | ✅ Completed |
| Create staking infographic | 2 NAM | ✅ Completed |
Bounty Guidelines
Quality Requirements
- Must meet Content Guidelines
- Must be original work
- Must be accurate and verified
- Must be properly formatted
Claim Rules
- One bounty per person at a time (exceptions for quick fixes)
- Claim expires after 14 days without progress
- Communication required - update on status
- Can be reassigned if inactive
Payment
- Paid in NAM to your specified address
- Amounts may vary based on quality
- Exceptional work may receive bonus
- Payments logged publicly for transparency
Suggesting Bounties
Have an idea for needed content?
How to Suggest
- Open a GitHub issue
- Use "Bounty Request" template
- Describe:
- What's needed
- Why it's valuable
- Suggested reward range
Evaluation Criteria
We consider:
- Community need
- Effort required
- Available budget
- Strategic priority
Bounty Tiers
🥉 Bronze (0.1-1 NAM)
- Quick fixes
- Minor improvements
- FAQ additions
- Typo corrections (bulk)
🥈 Silver (1-5 NAM)
- New articles
- Translations
- Diagrams
- Moderate features
🥇 Gold (5-15 NAM)
- Comprehensive guides
- Video tutorials
- Major features
- Translation of multiple articles
💎 Diamond (15+ NAM)
- Complete section creation
- Course/series development
- Major platform features
- Special projects
Tracking
Public Log
All bounty payments are tracked publicly:
| Date | Contributor | Bounty | Amount | TX Hash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - |
Payments will be listed here as they occur.
Statistics
- Total paid: 0 NAM
- Contributors rewarded: 0
- Bounties completed: 0
FAQ
How are bounty amounts determined?
Based on:
- Effort required
- Skill level needed
- Value to community
- Comparable market rates
Can I propose my own bounty?
Yes! Suggest bounties via GitHub issues. We evaluate based on community need.
What if my work isn't accepted?
We provide feedback and opportunity to revise. Significant work rarely goes unrewarded.
Can I work on multiple bounties?
Generally one at a time, but quick fixes can overlap with larger bounties.
How do I get paid?
Provide a NAM address (transparent) after work is approved. Payment within 7 days.
Are bounties taxable?
Consult a tax professional. You're responsible for reporting income in your jurisdiction.
Get Started
Ready to earn bounties?
- Review How to Contribute
- Check GitHub bounties
- Join Discord for announcements
- Claim your first bounty!
Bounty program funded by community grants and PGF.