Contributor & Grants

OrangeBit maintains an Ecosystem Fund to support the development of open-source tools, plugins, community projects, hackathons, and research initiatives. The fund is designed to incentivize innovation, strengthen the ecosystem, and generate long-term value for the platform and its participants.

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1. Scope of Grants

• Open-Source Tools & Plugins: Development of integrations, utilities, and extensions that enhance platform functionality.

• Community Projects: Initiatives that grow user engagement, education, and community outreach.

• Hackathons & Competitions: Programs to encourage experimentation, prototyping, and collaborative innovation.

• Research & Analysis: Studies, audits, or reports that improve platform security, performance, or adoption.

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2. Application Process

• Proposal Submission: Contributors submit a detailed grant application outlining the project scope, objectives, deliverables, timeline, and requested funding.

• Eligibility Criteria: Applications are evaluated for feasibility, alignment with OrangeBit goals, innovation, and potential ecosystem impact.

• Review & Approval: A dedicated Grants Committee reviews applications and approves funding based on merit and available resources.

• Milestone Tracking: Approved projects are monitored through milestones, deliverables, and progress reports to ensure accountability and impact.

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3. Strategic Objectives

• Foster Innovation: Enable external developers and researchers to contribute meaningful solutions.

• Strengthen the Ecosystem: Support projects that enhance usability, security, and platform adoption.

• Sustainable Impact: Ensure that grant funding generates long-term value for OrangeBit and its community.

• Transparency & Accountability: Clearly defined evaluation and reporting mechanisms maintain trust and fair distribution of resources.

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OrangeBit’s Contributor & Grants program creates a structured, transparent, and incentive-aligned framework to empower developers, researchers, and community members, driving continuous innovation across the ecosystem.