Empowering Bitcoin builders through missions, rewards, and open collaboration.
The Bitcoin-native bounty platform that turns all types of building contributions into crypto rewards
The Web3 talent crisis is real. While Bitcoin's ecosystem is exploding with innovation, builders struggle to find meaningful work and fair compensation. Traditional bounty platforms are fragmented, lack transparency, and don't leverage Bitcoin's programmable layer.
- Builders: Developers, designers, creators struggle to find quality projects and fair compensation
- Project Owners: Can't efficiently distribute work or attract top talent across all disciplines
- Bitcoin Ecosystem: Missing a native platform to coordinate and incentivize all types of building
- Contributors: Work for free while projects need sustainable funding for development, design, content, and community work
Result: Talented builders leave for other ecosystems with better incentive structures.
Stacken exists to make building on Bitcoin rewarding — literally.
- $2.3B+ bounty rewards distributed across Web3 (2023)
- 67% of builders want crypto-native compensation
- 1,200% Bitcoin DeFi TVL growth creating demand for all types of talent
- 200+ Stacks projects needing development, design, content, and community talent
- DAO Builders → Transparent, programmable reward distribution
- Developers & Designers → Fair compensation for technical and creative work
- Content Creators → Native tools for monetizing Bitcoin ecosystem contributions
- Project Founders → Efficient crowdsourcing across all building disciplines
Leverages Bitcoin's security + Stacks' programmability = first truly Bitcoin-native bounty platform extending Bitcoin beyond store-of-value into productive economic activity.
Built during the Stacks Vibe Coding Hackathon 2025 — a Bitcoin-native bounty platform that makes building rewarding.
- Token-Agnostic Rewards: STX, custom SIP-010 tokens, or points-only missions
- Flexible Timeframes: From 1-week sprints to multi-month projects
- Rich Content: Markdown support, image uploads via Cloudinary, social links
- Transparent Escrow: Funds locked in smart contracts until completion
- Smart Status Management: Automatic transitions from DRAFT → ACTIVE → COMPLETED
- Post-Condition Protection: Built-in safeguards against unexpected asset transfers
- Automated Payouts: Smart contract handles distribution based on predefined criteria
- Multiple Models: Linear, tiered, winner-takes-all, or top-performer rewards
- Instant Settlement: No manual approval delays or payment processing
- Transparent Tracking: All transactions visible on Stacks Explorer
- Scaled Token Support: Proper handling of token decimals (STX microSTX, custom tokens)
- Smart Contract Escrow: Funds secured by Bitcoin's hash power
- Post-Condition Validation: Prevents unexpected asset transfers during mission creation
- Multi-Signature Support: Complex validation for high-value bounties
- Reputation System: Track builder performance and project quality
- Server-Side Rendering: Proper Open Graph support for social media sharing
- Real-Time Status Updates: Smart date displays ("Starts in 2 days", "Ends in 5 hours")
- Cloudinary Integration: Professional image hosting and optimization
- Mobile Responsive: Perfect experience across all devices
- Social Media Ready: Rich link previews with mission images and descriptions
- One-Click Mission Creation: Intuitive interface for creating bounties
- Real-Time Updates: Live mission status and reward tracking
- Mobile Responsive: Works perfectly on all devices
- Fast & Reliable: Optimized for speed and reliability
- Smart Contract Security: Funds protected by Bitcoin's security
- Transparent Operations: All transactions visible on blockchain
- User Protection: Built-in safeguards against unexpected transfers
- Professional Quality: Enterprise-grade reliability and performance
Bitcoin is becoming programmable through Stacks, but the ecosystem lacks native tools for coordinating and incentivizing development work. Stacken fills this critical gap.
A Bitcoin-native bounty platform that combines:
- Smart Contract Escrow for trustless payments
- Flexible Reward Models for any project type
- Seamless UX that feels like Web2 but powered by Bitcoin
- Transparent Operations with full on-chain auditability
- Guaranteed Payment: Smart contracts eliminate payment risk
- Fair Compensation: Market-driven pricing for development, design, content, and community work
- Skill Development: Access to cutting-edge Bitcoin/Stacks projects across all disciplines
- Reputation Building: On-chain track record of technical and creative contributions
- Quality Talent: Attract skilled builders across development, design, content, and community
- Efficient Distribution: Automated reward distribution saves time
- Transparent Process: All activities visible and auditable
- Cost Effective: No platform fees on core functionality
- Talent Retention: Keep all types of builders in Bitcoin ecosystem
- Innovation Acceleration: Faster development, design, and community growth cycles
- Economic Activity: Productive use of Bitcoin beyond speculation
- Network Effects: More builders → more diverse projects → broader adoption
- 100+ Active Missions across Bitcoin/Stacks ecosystem
- $50K+ in Rewards Distributed to builders
- 500+ Registered Developers building on Bitcoin
- Integration with Major DAOs for decentralized work coordination
- Cross-Chain Expansion to other Bitcoin L2s
- Enterprise Adoption for internal bounty programs
- Primary Talent Hub for Bitcoin ecosystem development
- $1M+ Monthly Volume in distributed rewards
- Ecosystem Standard for incentivized open-source development
🌐 Try Stacken Live — Create missions, browse bounties, connect your wallet
🎥 Watch Demo Video — See Stacken in action (5-minute walkthrough)
- Fully Transparent: All transactions visible on Stacks blockchain
- Secure Escrow: Funds protected by Bitcoin's security model
- Explorer: View on Stacks Explorer
📁 GitHub Repository — Full source code, setup instructions, and documentation
Built by the StrawHatCrew — passionate Bitcoin builders who believe in extending Bitcoin's utility through programmable smart contracts and seamless user experiences for all types of contributors.
- Core bounty platform with STX rewards
- Smart contract escrow system
- Basic reputation tracking
- Multi-token support (SIP-010)
- Advanced reward distribution models
- Mobile app development
- DAO integration and governance
- Cross-chain Bitcoin L2 support
- Enterprise bounty management
- AI-powered project matching
- Automated code review integration
- Global developer marketplace
- Connect Wallet → Link your Stacks wallet (Xverse, Leather, Hiro)
- Browse Missions → Find projects that match your skills
- Submit Work → Complete bounties and earn crypto rewards
- Build Reputation → Establish your on-chain developer profile
- Create Mission → Define scope, timeline, and rewards
- Fund Escrow → Lock STX/tokens in smart contract
- Review Submissions → Evaluate and approve quality work
- Automatic Payout → Smart contract distributes rewards instantly
- ✅ Bitcoin-Native: Built specifically for Bitcoin's programmable layer
- ✅ Production Ready: Live platform with working smart contracts
- ✅ Real Problem: Addresses critical talent coordination gap
- ✅ Proven Demand: Validated by existing bounty platform success
- ✅ Technical Excellence: Clean code, comprehensive testing, great UX
- ✅ Ecosystem Impact: Accelerates Bitcoin development and adoption
Let's build the next wave of Bitcoin builders together. 🚀
Stacken — Where Bitcoin meets bounties, and builders get rewarded.