Earn Credits Through Contributions
Your work has value, and we're committed to ensuring you're fairly compensated for helping build the future of privacy-first AI. Here's our transparent credit system.
💰 Credit System Overview
We track every meaningful contribution transparently on the blockchain. Credits earned during the Alpha Sprint will unlock increasing benefits as AnswerAI grows.
Why Credits Matter
- Transparent ownership - Your contributions are permanently recorded
- Future revenue sharing - Credits convert to equity participation
- Community status - Higher credits unlock exclusive access
- Career opportunities - Top contributors get first access to positions
🎯 How to Earn Credits
Code Contributions
Contribution Type | Credit Range | Description |
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Bug Fixes | 10-50 credits | Based on complexity and impact |
New Features | 50-500 credits | Scaled by scope and innovation |
Performance Improvements | 25-100 credits | Measured improvements required |
Security Enhancements | 100-300 credits | Critical for privacy-first mission |
API Integrations | 75-200 credits | External tool connections |
Testing Coverage | 15-75 credits | Unit, integration, and E2E tests |
Non-Code Contributions
Contribution Type | Credit Range | Description |
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Documentation | 10-100 credits | Guides, tutorials, API docs |
Code Reviews | 5-25 credits | Thoughtful, constructive feedback |
Bug Reports | 5-50 credits | Detailed reports with reproduction steps |
Community Support | 10-25 credits | Helping other contributors |
Design Assets | 25-150 credits | UI/UX improvements |
Video Tutorials | 50-200 credits | Educational content creation |
Multipliers & Bonuses
Alpha Sprint Bonus
2x credits for all contributions during the Alpha Sprint (Now - July 21st)
Quality Multipliers
- First-try merge: +25% bonus
- Zero review comments: +15% bonus
- Includes tests: +20% bonus
- Comprehensive documentation: +15% bonus
Impact Bonuses
- Fixes critical issue: +50-100% bonus
- Enables new use case: +30-75% bonus
- Improves accessibility: +25% bonus
- Enhances privacy: +50% bonus