Add Rewards to a Bounty without Login
Lightning Bounties' no-login reward system enables frictionless contributions to existing bounties, supporting the platform's goal of minimal friction and maximum accessibility. This feature allows anyone to instantly support open-source development without account creation barriers, embodying the principle that it costs nothing to try.

System Architecture Benefits


Understanding No-Login Contributions
The no-login system provides:
Instant access to bounty funding without registration
Zero-friction contribution process in under 30 seconds
Global accessibility without banking restrictions
Privacy-first approach for occasional contributors
This approach aligns with Lightning Bounties' core principle of removing traditional barriers to open-source funding participation while maintaining robust security
Step-by-Step No-Login Process
Visit app.lightningbounties.com & DO NOT Login With GitHub

⚠️ No Lock-Expiry on One-Time Rewards ⚠️
When creating an anonymous one-time additional reward: you can't set a lock time.
Since you are not logged-in, this reward will not be tied to an account and you will not be able to be able to expire this award and recover the funds. Thus there is no lock time available for this reward action.
If you want to be able expire this award, you can log-in and post the reward as anonymous.

Implement Branta Security Verification
Essential security step
Click "Verify Invoice - Branta" link below QR code
New browser tab opens to Branta's independent verification service
Confirm green "Verified" status appears
Cross-check payment details:
Amount matches your intended contribution
Recipient is Lightning Bounties
Memo corresponds to correct bounty
This optional yet highly-recommended safety check is especially critical for no-login users who lack account-based recovery options
Pay the Invoice with your Lightning Wallet
A BOLT 11 Lightning invoice and QR code will appear.
Open your preferred Lightning wallet (Phoenix, Muun, Breez, Wallet of Satoshi, etc.).
Scan the QR code or paste the invoice string.
Verify payment details in your wallet interface
Confirm the payment
Receive payment confirmation in your wallet
Verify Contribution Success
Return to bounty page and refresh
Confirm increased total reward amount
Verify contribution was processed successfully
Note updated bounty funding for community awareness
The platform provides real-time payment tracking and transparent reward systems

See who contributed at the bottom

Your anonymous reward is now live!

Summary
The no-login reward system exemplifies Lightning Bounties' commitment to frictionless, accessible, and innovative open-source funding. By removing traditional barriers while maintaining robust security through Branta verification, this feature enables anyone to instantly support the open-source development they care about.
This approach creates a global bounty aggregator that truly democratizes software development funding, making it possible for anyone, anywhere to contribute to the projects that matter most.
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