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Solving bounties

Bounty.new connects you with paid opportunities to solve real problems. Here’s how to move fast and maximize your earnings.

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Finding bounties

Browse available bounties

Check the bounties feed to see what’s available. Filter by technology, difficulty, or reward amount.

Get notified

Set up notifications for bounties matching your skills. Never miss an opportunity.

Check requirements

Read the bounty description carefully. Make sure you understand what’s needed before starting.

Claim early

Claim bounties you want to work on. This signals intent and helps avoid duplicate work.

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Delivering solutions

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Speed matters

The faster you deliver quality work, the more bounties you can complete:
  1. Understand requirements first - Read everything before coding
  2. Ask questions early - Clarify unclear requirements immediately
  3. Ship incrementally - Submit working solutions, iterate if needed
  4. Test thoroughly - Verify your solution works before submitting

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Submission checklist

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Verify requirements

Double-check your solution meets all stated requirements.
2

Test your work

Run tests, check edge cases, ensure it actually works.
3

Document changes

Explain what you did and how to verify it works.
4

Submit for review

Submit your solution with clear instructions for testing.

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Getting approved faster

  • Respond quickly to questions
  • Explain your approach
  • Be available for clarifications
  • Update on progress if it’s taking longer
  • Follow coding standards
  • Write clean, readable code
  • Include tests when relevant
  • Make it easy to review
  • Meet deadlines or communicate early
  • Accept feedback gracefully
  • Fix issues quickly
  • Build a reputation for reliability

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Tips for maximizing earnings

Build your reputation

Consistently deliver quality work. Higher reputation = more opportunities and higher-value bounties.

Specialize strategically

Focus on technologies you’re fast at. Speed + quality = more earnings.

Batch similar work

Look for bounties using similar tech. Context switching kills productivity.

Start small, scale up

Prove yourself on smaller bounties, then tackle higher-value ones.

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Common mistakes to avoid

  • Starting without understanding - Read requirements fully before coding
  • Over-engineering - Solve the problem, don’t build a framework
  • Poor communication - Update the creator, ask questions, stay responsive
  • Ignoring feedback - If they request changes, make them quickly
  • Submitting untested work - Always verify your solution works

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After approval

Once your solution is approved:
  1. Instant payout - Funds are released immediately to your account
  2. Reputation boost - Successful completions improve your profile
  3. Potential follow-ups - Creators often return to reliable solvers
Pro tip: The best bounty solvers treat each submission like a job interview. Quality work leads to repeat opportunities and higher-value bounties.

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