Developer Bounties

Build with Midnight. Get rewarded.

Midnight funds bounties for developers who create educational content, build games, and develop decentralized applications on our privacy-first blockchain. Whether you write tutorials, create video explainers, or ship full dApps, there's an opportunity for you.



Content Bounties

Now open for submissions

Create educational content that helps developers understand and build on Midnight. We reward tutorials, videos, documentation, and code examples that make zero-knowledge development accessible. We prioritize technical accuracy and clarity over a high volume of content.

Start claiming bounties


What to Expect
  • Tiered Rewards: Payouts follow clearly defined bands from $300 to $1,000+ based on complexity.
  • Content Review: Every submission undergoes review.
  • Editorial Support: You receive specific feedback if revisions are needed.
  • Global Reach: Top-quality content is amplified across official Midnight channels.

Gaming Bounties

Status: Coming Soon

Build privacy-preserving games on Midnight. We're launching bounties for developers who want to create games that leverage zero-knowledge proofs for truly private gameplay mechanics.



What to Expect
  • Games with private state and hidden information mechanics.
  • Card games, strategy games, and multiplayer experiences.
  • Integration with Midnight's shielded state for provably fair gameplay

Watch for announcements on Discord and the Forum.

DApp Bounties

Status: Coming Soon

Ship decentralized applications that showcase what's possible with privacy-first blockchain development. dApp bounties will reward developers for building real-world applications on Midnight.


What to Expect
  • DeFi applications with confidential transactions.
  • Identity and credential verification systems.
  • Private voting and governance solutions.
  • Larger payouts commensurate with development complexity.

Watch for announcements on Discord and the Forum.

Bug Bounties

Status: Coming Soon

Help secure the Midnight network. We're launching a bug bounty program to reward security researchers and developers who identify vulnerabilities in our protocol, smart contracts, and tooling.

What to Expect
  • Rewards for discovering security vulnerabilities.
  • Tiered payouts based on severity and impact.
  • Responsible disclosure process with clear guidelines.
  • Recognition for contributions to network security.

Watch for announcements on Discord and the Forum.

For Questions?

Reach out in #dev-chat on Discord or browse open bounties on the Contributor Board.