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# Solving bounties

> Find bounties, deliver solutions, and get paid instantly.

# Solving bounties

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

## Finding bounties

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Browse available bounties" icon="magnifying-glass">
    Check the bounties feed to see what's available. Filter by technology, difficulty, or reward amount.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Get notified" icon="bell">
    Set up notifications for bounties matching your skills. Never miss an opportunity.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Check requirements" icon="list-check">
    Read the bounty description carefully. Make sure you understand what's needed before starting.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Claim early" icon="bolt">
    Claim bounties you want to work on. This signals intent and helps avoid duplicate work.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Delivering solutions

### 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

### Submission checklist

<Steps>
  <Step title="Verify requirements">
    Double-check your solution meets all stated requirements.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test your work">
    Run tests, check edge cases, ensure it actually works.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Document changes">
    Explain what you did and how to verify it works.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit for review">
    Submit your solution with clear instructions for testing.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Getting approved faster

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Communicate clearly">
    * Respond quickly to questions
    * Explain your approach
    * Be available for clarifications
    * Update on progress if it's taking longer
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Deliver quality">
    * Follow coding standards
    * Write clean, readable code
    * Include tests when relevant
    * Make it easy to review
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Be professional">
    * Meet deadlines or communicate early
    * Accept feedback gracefully
    * Fix issues quickly
    * Build a reputation for reliability
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Tips for maximizing earnings

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  <Card title="Build your reputation" icon="star">
    Consistently deliver quality work. Higher reputation = more opportunities and higher-value bounties.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Specialize strategically" icon="bullseye">
    Focus on technologies you're fast at. Speed + quality = more earnings.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Batch similar work" icon="layer-group">
    Look for bounties using similar tech. Context switching kills productivity.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Start small, scale up" icon="chart-line">
    Prove yourself on smaller bounties, then tackle higher-value ones.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## 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

## 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

<Tip>
  Pro tip: The best bounty solvers treat each submission like a job interview. Quality work leads to repeat opportunities and higher-value bounties.
</Tip>

## Need help?

<Card title="Contact support" icon="headset" href="mailto:grim@bounty.new">
  Questions about solving bounties? We're here to help.
</Card>