Finding Bounties to Solve

Learn how to find unsolved bounties and start your journey to earning Bitcoin with Lightning Bounties.

Browse Open Bounties

Looking to earn Bitcoin for your coding skills? This guide will show you how to discover open, unsolved bounties on Lightning Bounties, evaluate their details, and get ready to contribute.

1 - Finding Open Bounties

• Visit app.lightningbounties.com.

Browse open bounties and see available rewards.

• Explore the feed for available bounties. Each listing includes the project, issue description, and reward amount.

• Each bounty card shows:

  • Project name (organization/repo)

  • Issue title and brief description

  • Reward amount in sats

Status:

• No "Trophy" icon: Bounty is unsolved and open for you to solve.

• "Trophy" icon present: Bounty has already been solved and claimed.

No ⛔"Trophy" icon: Bounty is unsolved and open for you to solve.

"Trophy" 🏆 icon present: Bounty is solved and claimed.

2 - Click on a Bounty Card for Details

• Select any bounty in the feed to view more information.

  • Review the issue description, requirements, and acceptance criteria.

  • Make sure the bounty is still available (not claimed or solved).

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Click a bounty to view all details and requirements.

3 - (Optional) View on GitHub

• For more context or to join the discussion, click the GitHub link at the top of the bounty detail page.

• This opens the original GitHub issue, where you can:

  • See all comments and related activity

  • Check for recent maintainer responses

  • Review any related pull requests

View the issue directly on GitHub for additional context.

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Next Steps

Once you’ve found a bounty you want to work on, continue to Working on a Bounty for a step-by-step guide on submitting your solution and claiming your reward.

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Tips for Bounty Hunters

• Check Requirements: Always read the bounty’s requirements and acceptance criteria before starting.

• Act Fast: Some bounties may be solved quickly. Start your work as soon as you find an issue that interests you.

• Look for the Winner 🏆icon: If it’s missing, the bounty is still available.

• Stay Updated: Follow Lightning Bounties on social media and join our community channels to hear about new bounties and platform updates.

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Need Help?

Ask Questions: If anything is unclear, reach out to the project maintainer or join our Discord Community for help and tips.