The problem Bounty-Birbal solves

Open-source collaboration suffers from critical pain points:

• Fragmented Bounty Management: Developers juggle multiple platforms, losing time and focus
• Payment Uncertainty: No guaranteed compensation mechanisms for contributors
• Complex Onboarding: Web3 technologies remain intimidating for traditional developers
• Verification Bottlenecks: Intrusive KYC processes discourage global talent participation

Bounty-Birbal transforms these challenges by:

• Embedding bounty management directly into GitHub's workflow
• Leveraging blockchain smart contracts for guaranteed, transparent payments
• Providing a frictionless Web3 onboarding experience
• Implementing privacy-preserving identity verification

Challenges we ran into

Web3 Onboarding Hurdles

• Developer Skepticism: Overcoming resistance to blockchain technologies
• Complex Wallet Interactions: Simplifying cryptocurrency transactions for non-crypto developers
• Performance Optimization: Maintaining low-latency interactions across decentralized infrastructure

Identity Verification

• Privacy Preservation: Implementing Anon Aadhaar without compromising user data integrity
• Selective Disclosure: Building granular consent mechanisms for identity attributes

Additional Features

• Milestone-Based Rewards: Intelligent contract triggers for phased bounty payouts
• Reputation Scoring: GitHub contribution-based Web3 developer credibility system
• Multi-Chain Support: Expanded blockchain network compatibility
• AI-Powered Bounty Recommendation: Machine learning matchmaking between projects and contributors
• Internationalized Payouts: Cryptocurrency and stablecoin payment flexibility
• Contributor Analytics: Comprehensive contribution tracking and performance insights