Lightning Bounties FAQ's

Need answers? Check out our FAQs. Get quick solutions and make the most of our Lightning Bounties.

General Questions:

What's Lightning Bounties?

Lightning Bounties is a Bitcoin-powered bug bounty platform that seamlessly integrates with GitHub’s familiar workflows, allowing developers to earn Bitcoin for fixing bugs and contributing to open-source projects.

Getting started is simple—no installations or complicated setups required. Just visit app.lightningbounties.com, log in with your GitHub account, and you’re ready to post or solve bounties instantly. Lightning Bounties makes it easy for anyone to contribute their skills, support open-source innovation, and get rewarded in Bitcoin.

Who Typically Uses Lightning Bounties?

Lightning Bounties caters to two primary groups: developers and organizations.

Developers can showcase their skills, earn Bitcoin, and contribute to the growth of open-source technology.

Organizations can tap into a talented pool of developers to improve the quality and security of their software projects.

Why Do I Have To Link My GitHub Account To Use Lightning Bounties?

See GitHub Auth & Lightning Bountiesfor More Detailed info:

TLDR: Linking your GitHub account streamlines bug hunting, promotes collaboration, and ensures proper reward distribution.

Does Lightning Bounties Have a Token or Plan to Launch one in the Future?

Nope. Bitcoin is the best currency for Lightning Bounties because it’s decentralized, secure, and globally accessible. It aligns with our ethos of empowering developers without relying on speculative tokens.

How Does Lightning Bounties Work

Users post bounties for GitHub issues, developers solve them, and once a pull request is merged, the contributor is instantly rewarded in Bitcoin via the Lightning Network.

Do I Need to Install Anything to Use Lightning Bounties?

No installations are required. Simply log in with your GitHub account to get started.

Who Can Use Lightning Bounties?

Anyone with a GitHub account can use Lightning Bounties to post or solve bounties—no restrictions based on location or experience level.

Posting a Bounty

How Do I Post a Bounty?

See Detailed Guide Here: POSTING A BOUNTY

TLDR: Log in with your GitHub account, copy-paste the issue URL, set a reward amount in Bitcoin, and post it in just a few clicks.

Can I Post Bounties for Third-Party Projects?

Yes! You can post bounties for any open-source project on GitHub, even if you’re not the project owner.

What is a Bounty Lock Time?

See Detailed Info Here: Issue Lock Time

TLDR: A lock time guarantees that the reward remains available for a set period (e.g., two weeks) while developers work on solving the issue.

Can I Add Additional Funds to an Existing Bounty? See Detailed Info Here: Add Reward to an Existing Bounty

TLDR: Yes, you can increase the reward for an open bounty at any time by adding more sats (Bitcoin micropayments).

What Happens if my Bounty Isn’t Solved?

If no one solves your issue, you can manually expire the bounty after the lock time ends and reclaim your funds.

Solving a Bounty

Managing a Bounty

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