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FAQ for Contributors

These frequently asked questions cover how to find work, how the point system translates to money, and what is required to get paid.

How do I find issues to work on?

You can find issues in two ways:

  1. Drips Wave App: Navigate to the Explore page, click on an active Wave (e.g., Stellar Wave 1), and browse the list of available issues.
  2. GitHub: You can search the specific ecosystem's repositories for issues with the Wave label (e.g., label:"Stellar Wave").

How do I apply for an issue?

Once you find an issue in the Drips App, click Apply. You will see a text field where you can write a short message to the maintainer.

  • Tip: Be concise. Mention your relevant experience or link to a previous PR to increase your chances of being assigned.

Do I need to pay to participate?

No. Participation is free. However, to receive rewards, you must complete KYC (Know Your Customer) verification and set a Payout Wallet Address in your settings.

How are my earnings calculated?

Your earnings are not a fixed dollar amount per issue. Instead, they are based on your share of the total points earned by the community.

  • Base Points: Every issue has a set value (100, 150, or 200 Points) based on complexity.
  • Compliments: Maintainers can award bonus points for exceptional work.
  • The Formula: (Your Points / Total Points in Wave) * Total Reward Budget = Your Payout.

When will I get paid?

Payouts are distributed after the Wave concludes and the 7-day "Compliment Window" for maintainers has closed. Once the final scores are calculated, funds are sent to your registered wallet address.

What happens if I can't finish an issue on time?

If you realize you cannot complete the issue before the Wave ends, please notify the maintainer immediately.

  • This allows them to reassign the issue to someone else so the work can still get done.
  • If the issue is not resolved by the end of the Wave, you will not receive points for it in that cycle.

What is the Leaderboard?

The Leaderboard (found under Wave Program → Leaderboard) is a real-time ranking of all contributors based on points earned. Since the reward pool is shared proportionally, a higher rank on the leaderboard directly corresponds to a larger share of the reward budget.