Built on Cardano · Pre-launch

From Learning to Earning,
Contribute to Cardano and Get Paid in ADA

Cardano bounties is an open platform where anyone regardless of experience or skill level can contribute to the Cardano ecosystem. Explore tasks, build in public, and earn ADA while contributing to real projects.

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No account needed · Connect your Cardano wallet · Free to participate

Open Bounties

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Plutus starter guide

Write a beginner-friendly guide for new Cardano developers...

2+

Wallet UI audit

Review a wallet flow and suggest practical UX improvements...

2+
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New beginner-friendly ADA bounties opening soon.

200+Waitlist members
6Bounty categories
₳ ADARewards paid on-chain
OpenTo all skill levels
What we're building

Your entry point into the Cardano ecosystem

Cardano Bounties connects people who want to contribute to Cardano with projects, protocols, and community initiatives that need help. Every bounty is a real task with a real ADA reward. No middlemen. No invoices. No waiting.

Wallet-based login

No email, no password, no account setup. Your Cardano wallet is your identity on the platform. Connect once and you're in.

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Real tasks, real rewards

Browse open bounties, choose work that matches your skill level, submit your contribution, and earn ADA when approved.

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Open to all skill levels

Developers, designers, writers, researchers, and curious newcomers can all find meaningful work across the ecosystem.

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What you can work on

Bounties for every kind
of contributor

⟨⟩Smart ContractPlutus V3

Contract Security Audit

Expert Audit report needed

2,500 - 5,000 ADA
⟨⟩Cardano SDK

Wallet Integration

Code & Smart Contracts

Build tools, fix bugs, write Plutus scripts, develop SDKs, and contribute to open source Cardano infrastructure.

UI/UX Review AuditProtocol Landing Page
Design System SyncSprint 14 Review

Alex Chen

Reviewed

Sarah Miller

In Review

David Kim

Draft
Open Figma File

Design & UI/UX

Create interfaces, design assets, and improve user experience for Cardano apps and community platforms.

Content & Documentation

Write guides, tutorials, explainers, and technical docs that help the Cardano community learn and grow.

Community & Research

Research protocols, analyze data, moderate forums, run events, translate content, and onboard newcomers.

How it works

Three steps from curious to contributor

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Visit Cardano Bounties and connect Nami, Eternl, Lace, or any CIP-30 compatible wallet.

Connect your wallet

Join the Waitlist
  • ✓No email or password required.
  • ✓Your wallet becomes your account.
  • ✓Free to participate.
  • ✓Built for Cardano contributors.
02

Explore open bounties across categories. Filter by type, difficulty, or reward size.

Browse and claim a bounty

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  • ✓Code, design, content, and research.
  • ✓Beginner-friendly options.
  • ✓Clear briefs and reward amounts.
  • ✓Opt in when the work fits.
03

Complete the task and submit your work for review. Approved submissions are paid directly in ADA.

Submit your work and earn ADA

See How It Works
  • ✓Admin-reviewed submissions.
  • ✓ADA rewards paid on-chain.
  • ✓No invoices or middlemen.
  • ✓Learn while contributing.
For protocols & projects

Want to post a bounty?

Cardano Bounties is currently in pre-launch. During this phase, all bounties are posted and managed by the platform admin to ensure quality and fair reward structures.

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CodeSmart contracts

Build tools, fix bugs, write Plutus scripts, and contribute to Cardano infrastructure.
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DesignUI/UX

Create interfaces, design assets, and improve product experiences across the ecosystem.
D

DocsContent

Write guides, tutorials, explainers, and technical documentation for the community.
R

ResearchAnalysis

Investigate on-chain data, benchmark protocols, and surface useful ecosystem insights.
C

CommunityOnboarding

Moderate forums, run events, translate content, and help newcomers find their footing.
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SecurityAudits

Review contracts and protocols for vulnerabilities through high-value expert bounties.
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Cardano Bounties is an evolving initiative.

We are actively exploring how contribution-based incentives can unlock global talent, encourage meaningful participation, and accelerate ecosystem growth.

As an experiment, we will continuously learn, iterate, and improve the system based on community feedback and real-world outcomes. Your participation helps shape what this becomes.

No. Participation in Cardano Bounties is completely free. You just connect with your Cardano native wallet (e.g., Vespr or Eternl).

Anyone can participate. Students, beginners, and professionals. If you can deliver value, you’re welcome.

Not necessarily. Most bounties are beginner-friendly, while others may require technical or ecosystem knowledge.

Yes, as long as you can meet the requirements and deadlines for each.

Each bounty listing will specify its own application process. Follow the instructions provided on the listing.

Be among the first contributors on Cardano Bounties

We're in pre-launch and building our founding community. Join the waitlist to get notified the moment the first bounties go live.

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