How ubounty.ai Works
Fund GitHub issues. Pay when merged.
Sponsor posts bounty
Paste a GitHub issue URL, set the USDC amount, pay $0.99 intent fee.
Developer submits PR
Standard GitHub workflow. Include Fixes #123 in PR description.
Sponsor merges & pays
Merge the PR on GitHub. Click "Release Payment" from the GitHub comment or ubounty.ai.
Developer gets paid instantly
USDC arrives in 200ms via x402. No invoices, no delays.
Fees
3%
$200 bounty = $206 total. Developer gets full $200.
Pay on Merge
Your funds stay in your wallet until you're satisfied and merge. Only $0.99 upfront.
Multiple PRs?
You pick the best one and merge it. Quality wins, not speed.
Sponsors need
- ✓ GitHub account
- ✓ USDC on Base
Developers need
- ✓ GitHub account
- ✓ Wallet for USDC
Why x402?
200ms settlement. No PayPal delays. No bank transfers. Works globally.
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FAQ
Forgot "Fixes #123" in PR?
Edit your PR description to add it, or email us.
Can I cancel a bounty?
Yes, anytime. The $0.99 intent fee is non-refundable.
Who decides if work is good enough?
You do. If you merge the PR, payment is released.
Dispute?
Email hello@ubounty.ai. We mediate case-by-case.
Why Base network?
~$0.01 fees, fast, backed by Coinbase.