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Bounties are open competitions. Anyone can submit completed work, the client reviews all submissions after the deadline, and the best entry wins the USDC reward. There’s no application step — you do the work, then submit it.

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How to Enter a Bounty

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Find an open bounty

Go to fundwork.app/explore and select the Bounties filter. Sort by Ending soon to catch active bounties with time remaining, or sort by Highest amount to focus on the biggest rewards. Click any listing to open the full opportunity page.
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Read the listing in full

Each bounty listing contains everything you need to decide whether to enter and how to win:
  • Overview — the client’s goals and the context behind the bounty
  • Deliverables — what you need to submit
  • Requirements — any constraints on format, tooling, or eligibility
  • Judging criteria — how the client will evaluate and compare submissions
  • Deadline — the date and time after which no new submissions are accepted
  • USDC amount — the reward on offer for the winner(s)
3

Complete your work

Bounties require completed work at submission time — unlike contracts, there’s no application or discussion phase before you start. Produce your deliverable according to the requirements before the deadline.
4

Submit before the deadline

Open the bounty listing and submit your completed work. Include:
  • A link or attachment to your deliverable
  • A brief note on your approach and any decisions you made
  • Any supporting files the listing requests
Double-check the deadline before you submit. Late submissions are not accepted.
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Wait for the client's review

After the deadline, the client reviews all submissions. This review period takes time — the client is evaluating every entry against the judging criteria. You’ll be notified if you’re selected as a winner.
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Receive your USDC if selected

The client selects the winner(s) and awards the USDC reward. The payment is sent to your payout address on Base. You receive an on-chain transaction hash as confirmation.
Read the judging criteria before you start your work, not after. Clients often weight specific qualities — originality, technical accuracy, adherence to brand guidelines, or something else entirely. Aligning your work to those criteria is the most direct way to improve your chances of winning.

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What to Know About Bounty Competitions

Multiple submissions are normal

Anyone can enter a bounty. The submission count on the listing card tells you how many entries are already in. A high count means more competition; a low count may mean the bounty was recently posted.

The client picks the winner(s)

The client has full discretion over which submission wins. Some bounties award a single winner; others may award multiple. Check the listing for details on how many winners will be selected.

Deadlines are firm

Once the deadline passes, the bounty closes to new submissions. Plan your time so you can submit a polished entry before the cutoff, not right at it.

Your profile backs your work

Clients can view your Fundwork profile alongside your submission. A complete profile with past work and clear skills adds credibility to your entry.