# Lightning Bounties | Docs

## Welcome to Lightning Bounties Documentation!

Your one stop shop for all things related to Lightning Bounties. 

Lightning Bounties is a Bitcoin-powered bug bounty platform designed to empower developers to earn Bitcoin for fixing bugs and contributing to open-source projects. By seamlessly integrating with GitHub’s familiar workflows, it lowers the barrier to entry for developers of all skill levels to participate in decentralized innovation.

Getting started is effortless—no installations or complex setups required. Simply visit [**app.lightningbounties.com**](https://app.lightningbounties.com/), log in with your GitHub account, and you’re ready to post or solve bounties in seconds. Lightning Bounties makes it easy for anyone, anywhere, to contribute their skills, support open-source technology, and get rewarded in Bitcoin—the currency of freedom.

Curious how it all works? **Watch our 3-minute Tutorial** and see how easy it is to post or solve bounties, fund open-source projects, and earn Bitcoin. 

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Lightning Bounties 3 Min Tutorial
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Whether you're a bounty hunter solving critical issues or a project owner securing your codebase, explore how Lightning Bounties is turning bugs into Bitcoin, driving platform updates, and shaping the future of decentralized development.

## **Getting Started**

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><a href="getting-started/first-time-onboarding"><strong>First Time Onboarding:</strong></a></td><td>Loggin into Lightning Bounties for the first time. </td><td><a href="https://4191743023-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgvH1HLwrajw9XplSBFfy%2Fuploads%2F59IpRVMND9XHSHB7GkHf%2Ffirst_time_onbording.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c1f5a4f0-2bb2-4183-b7b8-65170af71a46">first_time_onbording.png</a></td><td><a href="getting-started/first-time-onboarding">first-time-onboarding</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="getting-started/posting-a-bounty"><strong>Posting a Bounty:</strong></a></td><td>Steps for submitting pull requests &#x26; Guidelines for successful bounty claims.</td><td><a href="https://4191743023-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgvH1HLwrajw9XplSBFfy%2Fuploads%2FXpxO4gwNSd2FIUFmI1D0%2Fposting_aBoutny.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a8aa071f-b164-4823-9ab1-c0478ef97900">posting_aBoutny.png</a></td><td><a href="getting-started/posting-a-bounty">posting-a-bounty</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="getting-started/solving-a-bounty"><strong>Solving a Bounty:</strong></a></td><td>Instructions for bounty hunters on the submission process, verification steps, and dispute resolution.</td><td><a href="https://4191743023-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgvH1HLwrajw9XplSBFfy%2Fuploads%2FHUeFwnfUL4EXLFxR7rx5%2Fsolving_a_bounty.png?alt=media&#x26;token=65a81a5c-7942-4e28-a930-27d7b344248a">solving_a_bounty.png</a></td><td><a href="getting-started/solving-a-bounty">solving-a-bounty</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="getting-started/posting-a-bounty/deposit-funds"><strong>Depositing Sats:</strong></a></td><td>Step-by-step guide on how to deposit funds into your account, including troubleshooting common issues.</td><td><a href="https://4191743023-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgvH1HLwrajw9XplSBFfy%2Fuploads%2F2mszZbBkgrG6WOqHwbQT%2Fdepositing_sats.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d794d97a-0d71-4998-ae71-03b5a5c33826">depositing_sats.png</a></td><td><a href="getting-started/posting-a-bounty/deposit-funds">deposit-funds</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="getting-started/solving-a-bounty/withdraw-funds"><strong>Withdrawing Sats:</strong></a></td><td>How to withdraw rewards by providing a Lightning invoice from your wallet or exchange.</td><td><a href="https://4191743023-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgvH1HLwrajw9XplSBFfy%2Fuploads%2FctGmj84r6b0emQ7Wqizu%2Fwithdraw_sats.png?alt=media&#x26;token=b8fc0a88-8a43-46a4-ba08-fbe1323f9ac5">withdraw_sats.png</a></td><td><a href="getting-started/solving-a-bounty/withdraw-funds">withdraw-funds</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="getting-started/managing-your-bounty"><strong>Manging Your Bounty:</strong> </a></td><td><ul><li>Issue Lock Time</li><li>Add Reward to an Existing Bounty</li><li>Expire or Reclaim a Bounty Reward</li><li> User Balances Overview</li></ul></td><td><a href="https://4191743023-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FgvH1HLwrajw9XplSBFfy%2Fuploads%2FWvBuZHNx6MXi7ZcLesRn%2Fmanage_bounty.png?alt=media&#x26;token=536dbce8-e4ce-4b0c-ab3a-cce0b26e3ee5">manage_bounty.png</a></td><td><a href="getting-started/managing-your-bounty">managing-your-bounty</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## About Lightning Bounties

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## Community & Engagement

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## FAQ's & Resources:&#x20;

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