MergeFund is changinghow work gets doneforever.
Get paid to contribute to open source or any scoped project. Companies post bounties, contributors deliver results, and payment is released on completion. No hourly billing, no overhead.
The open source funding crisis is real.
Developers ship critical infrastructure every day with little to no compensation. It's time to change that.
of open source developers work for free
average compensation for contributions
lines of code contributed annually
burnout rate among maintainers
"One thing about open source is that even the failures contribute to the next thing that comes up. If you spend a million dollars on open source, you probably have something amazing that other people can build on."
Fund your repo with a MergeFund donation link
Add your MergeFund donation link to your repository. Your community donates, those funds land in your project wallet, and you can turn them into scoped bounties for contributors.
1. Post your MergeFund donation link
Add it to your repo so supporters know where to contribute.
2. Community funds your wallet
Donations flow into your MergeFund project wallet.
3. Pay out for real work
Use wallet funds to publish bounties and reward results.
Work infrastructure for the outcome economy
Companies define deliverables. We source talent, handle compliance, and ensure quality. Payment on completion.
Outcome-Based Bounties
Define scoped deliverables with clear acceptance criteria. Pay only when work is validated and complete, with no hourly tracking or overhead.
- Engineering, design, research & marketing tasks
- Open source and closed source projects
- Clear scope and acceptance criteria
- Transparent pricing with escrow protection
Vetted Contributor Network
Access a global network of pre-vetted professionals. We handle sourcing, NDAs, and compliance so you can focus on results.
- Skills-based matching and recommendations
- Built-in NDA and contract management
- Compliance handling for enterprise needs
- Track record and reputation system
Project Dashboard
Manage all your bounties, contributors, and deliverables in one place. Real-time progress tracking and seamless collaboration.
- Bounty creation and lifecycle management
- Contributor communication tools
- Progress tracking and milestones
- Analytics and reporting
Flexible Payments
Pay contributors worldwide in fiat or crypto. Secure escrow ensures funds are released only upon validated completion.
- Fiat payments via Stripe and PayPal
- Cryptocurrency support (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC)
- Secure escrow with release conditions
- Global payout infrastructure
Flexible Payment Options
Accept payments in both traditional fiat currencies and modern cryptocurrencies through our integrated payment infrastructure.
"In real open source, you have the right to control your own destiny."
Stripe
Credit cards, debit cards, digital wallets
Circle
USDC conversion and stablecoin processing
USDC
Fast, low-cost digital dollar payments
Bitcoin
The world's first cryptocurrency
Ethereum
Smart contract platform with ETH
PayPal
Trusted online payment platform
Why Choose MergeFund?
See how MergeFund compares to other platforms in the open source funding space.
| Feature | MergeFund | GitHub | Gitcoin |
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| Global Bounty Marketplace | |||
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| Multi-Currency Payments | |||
| Automated Bounty Matching | |||
| Developer Dashboard | |||
| Real-time Notifications | |||
| Crypto & Fiat Support | |||
| Community Governance |
Join thousands of developers already earning with MergeFund
Meet the founders
We're building the infrastructure for outcome-based work, connecting companies with vetted talent who deliver results, not hours.
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Ready to fund outcomes, not overhead?
Post your first bounty or start earning as a contributor.