FundRequest is a new blockchain startup that introduces an easy and secure way to reward bugfixes and feature builds on any open source software (OSS) project. FundRequest is a decentralized marketplace designed specifically in support of open source collaboration.
Both OSS projects and developers are presented with greater opportunities to solve software issues, and as a result not only help their individual causes, but boost the open source community as a whole.
It’s made easy with just a few clicks, in 3 simple steps...
1. Create an Issue
Any user can create a request, which made available to the entire open source community - broadcasted to over 28 million developers via integration with GitHub. Whether they require a new feature, bugfix or maintenance to enhance their systems or product, any business (big or small), individual or organization can request help via the FundRequest marketplace.
2. Fund the Issue
To further encourage collaboration, a monetary reward can be added to the request. Once validated by the Ethereum blockchain, a smart contract is generated for the specific issue. Any developer can propose a solution to an issue. Funds can be allocated and rewarded via any ERC-20 compatible token, as decided by the issuer. Additionally, anyone can add funds to the issue should they wish to accelerate the speed in the development of their favourite OSS projects.
3. Approve the Solution
All proposed solutions are evaluated, and the most suitable solution is determined. The developer that came up with that solution is notified, and is then able to collect their reward which is released by the smart contract accordingly. This is made easy with the automatically appointed Arkane Network multi-blockchain wallet, free for all users.
Furthermore, the Arkane Network is also free and open source itself for developers and business to build their own blockchain applications upon or integrate its network within their own systems.
FundRequest can be used in a number of ways and for various reasons, whether to simply support the OSS community, reward talented contributors, find out what’s popular, and of course to build and establish your software needs.
