> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.gooddollar.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.gooddollar.org/for-developers/contributing.md).

# Contributing to GoodDollar

GoodDollar is a nonprofit, open-source protocol building Universal Basic Income (UBI) on-chain through the G$ token. We maintain smart contracts, SDKs, and dApps that make it easy for anyone  to integrate G$ into real-world products.

**Useful links**

* Docs: <https://docs.gooddollar.org>
* Website: <https://gooddollar.org>
* GitHub: <https://github.com/GoodDollar>

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### Ways to Contribute

#### 1. Build a Project with G$

The **GoodBuilders Program** supports teams building on GoodDollar with mentorship and funding.

* Apply: <https://ubi.gd/goodbuilders>
* Community Telegram: <https://ubi.gd/GoodBuildersTG>

#### 2. Solve/Review a Bounty&#x20;

Bounties are how most open source contributors get involved. There are four roles in the pipeline:

**Contributor** — the AI opens a PR with a first-pass solution. You take it from there: review the AI's code, fix what's wrong, fill gaps, and get it to a standard worth reviewing by a human.

**Reviewer** — a human reviewer checks the Contributor's corrected version. You validate correctness, catch anything still missed, and approve it for QA.

**QA** — test the actual behavior of the changes in a real environment. You confirm the fix works end-to-end and file structured bug reports for anything that doesn't pass.

**Maintainer** — final sign-off before merge and payout approval.

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[Browse Open Bounties Github Board](https://github.com/orgs/GoodDollar/projects/5). \
Issues are labeled `gd-bounty-<tier>` (e.g. `gd-bounty-basic`)
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> A single person can hold both Reviewer and QA roles on the same bounty. See \[Open Source Contributors] for the full role guide and how to progress.

* We follow the [GitHub contribution guidelines](https://guides.github.com/introduction/flow/) — everything below builds on top of that.

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Learn the [growth path for Gooddollar Open Source Contributors](/for-developers/contributing/open-source-contributors/contributor-growth-path.md)&#x20;
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#### 3. Propose Your Own Idea

Have something in mind? Propose it through the Gardens Pool for Open Source Contributors.

* Forum: <https://forum.gooddollar.org>

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### Summary of how a Bounty Works

Each bounty follows this flow. [Learn more](/for-developers/contributing/open-source-contributors.md#every-bounty-follows-the-same-path)

```
Bounty posted → AI opens PR → Contributor fixes AI code → Reviewer checks → QA tests → Maintainer sign-off → Merge & payout
```

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&#x20;New here?&#x20;

Start with  [Open Source Contributors ](/for-developers/contributing/open-source-contributors/contributor-growth-path.md)to find the right role for you, then head over to the [Bounty Tiers](/for-developers/contributing/open-source-contributors/payments-for-reviews-contributors-and-qa.md) to understand scope and rewards
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### Repositories

* <https://github.com/GoodDollar/GoodProtocolUI>
* <https://github.com/GoodDollar/GoodSdks>
* <https://github.com/GoodDollar/GoodCollective>
* <https://github.com/GoodDollar/GoodWeb3-Mono>

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### Need Help?

* Bounty questions: Builders Telegram → <https://ubi.gd/GoodBuildersTG>
* General questions: Comment directly on the GitHub issue or PR

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**Your contributions, large or small, help advance GoodDollar's mission to reduce wealth inequality through open, decentralized tools.**

Thank you for your interest building with us, and welcome to **GoodDollar**!