# Top Builder x Lightning Bounties

## Welcome to Lightning Bounties x Top Builder Page

Thank you for checking out our blog! We document our progress in the PlebLabs Top Builder competition, provide insights into what Lightning Bounties is all about, and share updates on what we and other top builder teams are working with each week.

We're Lightning Bounties, dedicating ourselves to Bitcoin Bug Bounties on GitHub!

## Our Goals For Top Builder

At Lightning Bounties, our main goal through the Top Builder competition is to collaborate, build, and learn with participating teams and mentors. You can join us in building Lightning Bounties and earn sats in the process. Need help fixing a pesky bug or want to add a cool feature on your Top Builder project?

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Visit our bounty platform at [app.lightningbounties.com](https://app.lightningbounties.com). New bounties posted daily!
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## About Lightning Bounties

Open-source software powers the world, yet millions of talented developers remain on the sidelines, constrained by geographical and financial barriers. Imagine if these brilliant minds could contribute freely, unburdened by banking restrictions or currency conversion headaches. What if their code could instantly translate into fair compensation, regardless of their location?

Enter Lightning Bounties: the fusion of Bitcoin's borderless ethos with GitHub's collaborative spirit. We're not just incentivizing developers; we're liberating them. With our platform, contributors receive Bitcoin payments at the speed of committing, directly on GitHub. No more waiting. No more restrictions. Just pure, unadulterated coding freedom.

Lightning Bounties isn't just changing how developers get paid—it's transforming the very fabric of open-source collaboration. Welcome to the future of GitHub, where your code doesn't just make a difference—it makes you money.

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<summary><strong>How It Works</strong></summary>

1. **Browse Bounties**: Explore available bounties matching your skill set and interests.
2. **Start Coding**: Clone the repository and start working on the issue.
3. **Commit and Push**: Once you've completed the task, commit your changes and push them to the repository.
4. **Get Paid**: Upon successful merger and verification, receive instant Bitcoin payments directly to your wallet.

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<summary><strong>Benefits</strong></summary>

* I**nstant Payment**: No delays, no fuss—earn Bitcoin immediately after your contribution is accepted.
* **Global Access**: Participate from anywhere in the world, unencumbered by financial barriers.
* **Community Driven**: Collaborate with developers globally to enhance open-source projects.

Embrace the future of open-source development with Lightning Bounties and turn your code into currency.

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## Weekly Insights

Read our weekly blogs on what the LB team is building/learning & the innovative projects in Top Builder!

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## Follow Lightning Bounties Throughout Top Builder

Stay informed about our progress and updates during the Top Builder competition by using the following trackers:

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## Lightning Bounties Team

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></th><th align="center"></th><th align="center" valign="bottom"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://x.com/WillSuttonCodes"><strong>Will Sutton</strong></a></td><td align="center"><strong>Engineering</strong></td><td align="center"><em>Fascinated by tech collaboration models: open-source ecosystems, Kaggle ML competitions, diy-biology hackerspaces. Background: finance, software instructor.</em></td><td align="center" valign="bottom"><img src="/files/gBVq46jgQPymyPXX4yNk" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="https://x.com/WillSuttonCodes"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> <strong>></strong> <img src="/files/tutd8x2qKqh5rlyDDDfJ" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="https://github.com/jegamboafuentes"><strong>G</strong></a><a href="https://github.com/sutt"><strong>itHub</strong></a> <strong>></strong> <img src="/files/Qri10VohaXNYIhD6L495" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="https://primal.net/p/npub19ugqdhnndvt3dg07nvgjspae2eerq0n8vaqf542vf2flffjfhjsqxwpuve"><strong>Nostr</strong></a></td><td><a href="/files/cRjT4gHF15mx5kCfTWzv">/files/cRjT4gHF15mx5kCfTWzv</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://x.com/pavelkononov93"><strong>Pavel Kononov</strong></a></td><td align="center"><strong>Engineering</strong></td><td align="center"><em>Concentration in Security &#x26; Backend, previously built a merchant payments app, and worked on chip design CAD. Currently completing CS degree.</em></td><td align="center" valign="bottom"><img src="/files/gBVq46jgQPymyPXX4yNk" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="https://x.com/pavelkononov93"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> <strong>></strong> <img src="/files/tutd8x2qKqh5rlyDDDfJ" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="https://github.com/super-jaba"><strong>GitHub</strong></a> <strong>></strong> <img src="/files/b1EOFdVMDo50vaIxmakQ" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kononovp/"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></td><td><a href="/files/zn9jU8OKzQqGc058ahAc">/files/zn9jU8OKzQqGc058ahAc</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://x.com/JEGamboaFuentes"><strong>Enrique Gamboa</strong></a></td><td align="center"><strong>Business Development</strong></td><td align="center"><em>DataEngineer, previous founder at MetaverseProfessional (NFT’s for merch shops). Motivated to bring tech and Bitcoin to Latin America.</em></td><td align="center" valign="bottom"><img src="/files/gBVq46jgQPymyPXX4yNk" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="https://x.com/JEGamboaFuentes"><strong>Twitter</strong> </a><strong>></strong> <img src="/files/tutd8x2qKqh5rlyDDDfJ" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="https://github.com/jegamboafuentes"><strong>GitHub</strong> </a><strong>></strong> <img src="/files/Qri10VohaXNYIhD6L495" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="https://primal.net/p/npub1wn587kxv8kh2nrm2njgpcth4egswhqpf8js883gqdj904ka2flsshcw44t"><strong>Nostr</strong></a></td><td><a href="/files/d2PnmdxnU7lehCkJ9PTQ">/files/d2PnmdxnU7lehCkJ9PTQ</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://x.com/SonnyTheDegen"><strong>Mike Abramo</strong></a></td><td align="center"><strong>Business Development</strong></td><td align="center"><p><em>DeFi researcher, key player in BostonDAO.</em></p><p><em>Inspired by the potential of Bitcoin to upend centralized power structures.</em></p></td><td align="center" valign="bottom"><img src="/files/gBVq46jgQPymyPXX4yNk" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="https://x.com/SonnyTheDegen"><strong>Twitter</strong> </a><strong>></strong> <img src="/files/tutd8x2qKqh5rlyDDDfJ" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="https://github.com/SonnyMonroe"><strong>GitHub</strong> </a><strong>></strong> <img src="/files/Qri10VohaXNYIhD6L495" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="https://primal.net/p/npub1cd85dyka9us80hk386n3vmy6tewr3fltzwcydxy2wqrcalx75vqqg33na8"><strong>Nostr</strong></a></td><td><a href="/files/HlnMV37GLlYb60pEkRH1">/files/HlnMV37GLlYb60pEkRH1</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## TopBuilder Teams

Discover the projects shaping the future of Bitcoin and Lightning Network in this year's Top Builder competition. Each team card links to their project site, Click each project to visit their site and engage with their fun and game-changing apps.

<table data-view="cards" data-full-width="false"><thead><tr><th align="center"></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://www.branta.pro/"><strong>BRANTA</strong></a></td><td>Branta offers payment verification for various Bitcoin and Lightning technologies.</td><td><a href="/files/tYBTRAKB26hBg4xZ6s4S">/files/tYBTRAKB26hBg4xZ6s4S</a></td><td><a href="https://www.branta.pro/">https://www.branta.pro/</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://jippi.app/"><strong>JIPPI</strong></a></td><td>Pokémon GO for Bitcoin.</td><td><a href="/files/wnYKiRulaWJE7rmq0b1M">/files/wnYKiRulaWJE7rmq0b1M</a></td><td><a href="https://jippi.app/">https://jippi.app/</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://shopstr.store/"><strong>SHOPSTR</strong></a></td><td>Shopstr is a global, decentralized Nostr marketplace for Bitcoin commerce.</td><td><a href="/files/XtpHQQYfihSnDbOSiw34">/files/XtpHQQYfihSnDbOSiw34</a></td><td><a href="https://shopstr.store/">https://shopstr.store/</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://www.assign.money"><strong>ASSIGN MONEY</strong></a></td><td>Assign is Bitcoin for teams. Teams create an account, invite members, and assign payments such as salaries, pensions, bonuses, etc.</td><td><a href="/files/qHbmCtPp528pGfCWXvxl">/files/qHbmCtPp528pGfCWXvxl</a></td><td><a href="https://www.assign.money">https://www.assign.money</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://bitcoinonly.events/"><strong>BITCOIN ONLY EVENTS</strong></a></td><td>Carefully curated and comprehensive calendar of major conferences, summits, and gatherings within the Bitcoin-only space</td><td><a href="/files/i3FNceWiFRRQZaT23L7W">/files/i3FNceWiFRRQZaT23L7W</a></td><td><a href="https://bitcoinonly.events/">https://bitcoinonly.events/</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://sats.gg/"><strong>SATS.GG</strong></a></td><td>Video streaming platform like Twitch.tv, but integrated with Lightning and Nostr.</td><td><a href="/files/GLBctj2CJxWK6Csi76t6">/files/GLBctj2CJxWK6Csi76t6</a></td><td><a href="https://sats.gg/">https://sats.gg/</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://cozybot.my.canva.site/"><strong>COZYBOT</strong></a></td><td>A gamified platform for AI agents to be created by non-technical users.</td><td><a href="/files/1YTHpIoYbRxsRAGcemcf">/files/1YTHpIoYbRxsRAGcemcf</a></td><td><a href="https://cozybot.my.canva.site/">https://cozybot.my.canva.site/</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://plunda.co"><strong>PLUNDA</strong></a></td><td>Bitcoin powered collectibles exchange. Buy, sell &#x26; swap collectibles digitally.</td><td><a href="/files/r57fPsxglTDUrAoJD69h">/files/r57fPsxglTDUrAoJD69h</a></td><td><a href="https://plunda.co">https://plunda.co</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://www.bitcoinflash.xyz/"><strong>FLASH</strong></a></td><td>Combines Lightning and Mobile Money technologies to make access to Bitcoin simple and easy for people in Africa.</td><td><a href="/files/3HyNnhEW9BaiXVF5K4uF">/files/3HyNnhEW9BaiXVF5K4uF</a></td><td><a href="https://www.bitcoinflash.xyz/">https://www.bitcoinflash.xyz/</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://bitsspend.com/"><strong>BITSPEND</strong></a></td><td>BitSpend aims to develop a secure, pluggable, and lightweight Bitcoin payment client that enables applications to process Bitcoin payments on &#x26; off-chain natively.</td><td><a href="/files/oSRWWXMeUnM9vxrj1M5O">/files/oSRWWXMeUnM9vxrj1M5O</a></td><td><a href="https://bitsspend.com/">https://bitsspend.com/</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://questforsats.com"><strong>QUEST FOR SATS</strong></a></td><td>It's like geocaching with Lightning.</td><td><a href="/files/Sp12VnR2gNjPwlalEbsX">/files/Sp12VnR2gNjPwlalEbsX</a></td><td><a href="https://questforsats.com">https://questforsats.com</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://clubbink.vercel.app/"><strong>CLUB BINK</strong></a></td><td>Toolkit to bootstrap local peer-to-peer markets within high-trust Bitcoin communities, allowing members to keep their privacy intact and save on commissions.</td><td><a href="/files/JOXqNB0E1tPUBRHfLggN">/files/JOXqNB0E1tPUBRHfLggN</a></td><td><a href="https://clubbink.vercel.app/">https://clubbink.vercel.app/</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://pleb.fm/"><strong>PLEB.FM</strong></a></td><td>Auction-style, lightning-powered jukebox. Choose songs and outbid others to control the playlist.</td><td><a href="/files/nI6Lm4bYdYBEuJyLLAH7">/files/nI6Lm4bYdYBEuJyLLAH7</a></td><td><a href="https://pleb.fm/">https://pleb.fm/</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://github.com/RedVelvetZip/discreetluck"><strong>DISCREET LUCK</strong></a></td><td>DLC-based prediction market on bitcoin. This interface enables instant order fulfillment via Polymarket's liquidity, with end users using only native BTC.</td><td><a href="/files/otWXJMS2QJWT3sccr5CU">/files/otWXJMS2QJWT3sccr5CU</a></td><td><a href="https://github.com/RedVelvetZip/discreetluck">https://github.com/RedVelvetZip/discreetluck</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://github.com/PlebLab/Top-Builder-Season-2/issues/17"><strong>INHERIT FINANCE</strong></a></td><td>Self-custodial Bitcoin recovery solution, enabling users to time-lock their BTC to guard against wrench attacks &#x26; quantum threats, with an optional dead man's switch for recovery in case of key loss or unexpected life events.</td><td><a href="/files/zg7maLahiff7ypfkwPij">/files/zg7maLahiff7ypfkwPij</a></td><td><a href="https://github.com/PlebLab/Top-Builder-Season-2/issues/17">https://github.com/PlebLab/Top-Builder-Season-2/issues/17</a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="https://blockstamp.app/">BLOCKSTAMP.APP</a></td><td>Allow users to "stamp the blockchain" to commemorate meaningful events (birth of a kid, wedding dates, etc.).</td><td><a href="/files/srYg2RMS6iKEejLm9NLA">/files/srYg2RMS6iKEejLm9NLA</a></td><td><a href="https://blockstamp.app/">https://blockstamp.app/</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Lightning Bounties Socials

Connect with us and stay up-to-date. Engage through direct communication, code exploration, or follow us on our various social media platforms.

<table><thead><tr><th width="230">Social Account</th><th>Purpose</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.lightningbounties.com/"><strong>Website</strong></a></td><td>Visit our website to learn more about Lightning Bounties, view our blog, sign up for our waitlist, and track our progress.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://app.lightningbounties.com/"><strong>Bounty Platform</strong></a></td><td>Interested in earning some Bitcoin? Go to our Bug Bounty Platform and Start Solving Bounties. New bounties are posted daily.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://github.com/Lightning-Bounties"><strong>GitHub</strong></a></td><td>Explore our GitHub repo to access our platform's source code, contribute improvements, and review reported issues.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://x.com/LBounties"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></td><td>Follow us on Twitter to stay updated with real-time program announcements, news, and important information.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://primal.net/p/npub1d9qyu8yqd9jhxnnw2x4dnmryg9tcqdj6f6uupgwj433tcqukxpust8w9qj"><strong>Nostr</strong></a></td><td>Lightning Bounties is now on Nostr.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://youtube.com/@lightningbounties?si=AGCT8Zqazy1IUDaX"><strong>YouTube</strong></a></td><td>Subscribe to our YouTube channel to access educational videos, and learn through our in-depth tutorials.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightning-bounties/"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></td><td>Join the conversation—follow Lightning Bounties to stay updated on what’s next!</td></tr><tr><td><a href="mailto:founders@lightningbounties.com"><strong>Email</strong></a></td><td>For inquiries, feedback, or collaboration opportunities, please email us. Our team will gladly assist you.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## About Top Builder

Top Builder is a three-month competition that invites teams from around the globe to tackle real-world challenges and create impactful Bitcoin solutions.

This program emphasizes mentorship, community collaboration, and technical innovation, offering participants a unique opportunity to gain exposure and showcase their work.

## Key Dates:

* **Round 1 (**&#x4A;anuary **6 –** February **8):** Teams are mentored and judged on initial milestones.
* **Round 2 (February 9 – 22):** Half the teams continue, refining their projects.
* **Final Round (Starting February 23):** The top 5 teams are selected to pitch live at Startup Day in Austin.

## About PlebLab

PlebLab is a Bitcoin-focused hackerspace and accelerator dedicated to supporting open-source innovation and fostering a thriving community of developers, creatives, and entrepreneurs.

Based in Austin, Texas, PlebLab empowers the next generation of Bitcoin builders to turn bold ideas into impactful solutions.


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