TL;DR: Each bounty has a type (fixed price, competition, or milestone-based) that determines how you claim and get paid. Some bounties also run inside a time-limited “bounty window.”
What you’ll learn
- The three bounty types and when each is used
- How bounty windows (time-limited claiming) work
- How to choose a type when creating a bounty
- What to expect when applying or claiming
Three bounty types
When you create a bounty, you choose a type. When you apply, you see the type on the bounty.Fixed price
Fixed price
One person claims the bounty; it locks to them. They deliver; they get the full reward. Best for clear, well-defined tasks (e.g., “Fix this bug,” “Write this doc”).
Competition
Competition
Multiple people can submit. The project (or judge) picks the best submission; that person gets the reward. Best for creative or subjective work (e.g., logo design, naming).
Milestone-based
Milestone-based
The bounty is split into milestones. You complete each part; you get paid for each part that’s approved. Best for larger or multi-step work.
Choosing a type (for creators)
- Fixed price Task is clear and you want one person to own it from start to finish.
- Competition You want several options and will pick the best (e.g., design, copy).
- Milestone-based Work has natural phases; you want to pay as each phase is done.
Bounty windows (time-limited claiming)
Some bounties run inside a bounty window: a period when the bounty is open for claims or submissions (e.g., “next 7 days” or “this round”). The window can be:- Upcoming Not yet open.
- Active Open for claims/submissions now.
- Closed No new claims; existing submissions are reviewed.