The IoTeX Ecosystem Bounty Program: Join, Contribute, and Earn $IOTX

To further improve the quality, security, and user experience of the IoTeX ecosystem, we’re launching a community-powered bounty program that rewards users, developers, and testers for helping us identify bugs, improve usability, and provide product feedback!

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The IoTeX Ecosystem Bounty Program: Join, Contribute, and Earn $IOTX

Overview

To further improve the quality, security, and user experience of the IoTeX ecosystem, we’re launching a community-powered bounty program that rewards users, developers, and testers for helping us identify bugs, improve usability, and provide product feedback!

This long-term initiative invites everyone to contribute to the evolution of key products in the IoTeX ecosystem and earn $IOTX in return. Whether you're a casual user spotting a typo or a developer uncovering critical bugs, your input matters.

What Products Are Included?

The bounty program currently covers a broad range of IoTeX products:

What Can You Report?

We welcome all useful findings and suggestions, including but not limited to:

  • UI bugs or layout issues (e.g., overlapping buttons, alignment problems)
  • Broken links or incorrect routing
  • Performance issues (e.g., slow page loading, lag)
  • Functional bugs (e.g., wallet connection failure, app crash)
  • Typos, copy errors, or misleading text
  • Improvement suggestions for user experience or interface flow
  • Technical issues in data handling, latency, or synchronization

Reward Structure

Each verified and valuable contribution will be rewarded with $IOTX based on its severity and impact:

Reward Structure

All rewards will be issued in $IOTX.Submissions are reviewed monthly by the IoTeX team.
Severity Level Report Type Examples Reward Range (USD)
🟢 Minor Visual / UI Presentation Issues – Typos, copywriting errors
– Broken or incorrect links
– Basic layout/UI misalignments
– Icons, labels, visual inconsistencies 		$5 – $10
🟡 Medium Usability Friction / Functional Bugs – Feature unresponsive
– Laggy or broken flow
– Poor navigation logic
– Error popups with unclear cause 		$10 – $50
🔴 Major Critical Product Usability Failures – Core functionality is not working
– Incorrect balance or data displayed
– Providing missing data or information 		$20 – $100
🟠 Suggestion UX / Product Improvement Ideas – Usability or experience suggestions
– Workflow improvements
– New feature proposals
– Interface structure feedback 		$10 – $100

📍 The issues you report may include, but are not limited to, the categories listed above. All submissions will be evaluated based on the official Evaluation Criteria to determine their value and eligibility for rewards.

Evaluation Criteria

Each submission will be evaluated by the IoTeX team based on the following four dimensions, with a total possible score of 10 points:

Category Score Description
Impact 0–3 Evaluates the real-world significance of the issue:
– Does it affect a core feature?
– Could it disrupt user experience or trust?
– Is it likely to affect many users or critical flows?
High-impact reports receive higher scores.
Report Clarity & Value 0–4 Assesses the accuracy and usefulness of your report:
– Does it correctly pinpoint the root cause or location of the bug?
– Are reproduction steps detailed and easy to follow?
– Are screenshots, videos, or logs provided?
– If something is missing (e.g., token price, translation, image), did you provide a valid source or fix?
High-value contributions that improve the ecosystem’s completeness will receive a higher score.
Technical Depth 0–3 Reflects the insight or effort required to discover the issue:
– Is it a surface-level bug or hidden in edge cases?
– Does it demonstrate deep understanding of the app's behavior?
– Was debugging or special configuration involved?

Scoring Summary

  • 8–10 points → Major or high-impact issues
  • 5–7 points → Medium severity
  • 0–4 points → Minor issues or suggestions

How to Participate

1) Visit IoTeX Hub and click the feedback widget at the bottom right corner of the page. Submit your report through the chat window following the instructions below.

2) In the form title, please use the following format to indicate your submission is part of the bounty program: [Eco Bounty] + your feedback title

3) Fill in the describe part with the required information:

  • Address: A valid IoTeX address to receive your reward
  • Issue or Suggestion
  • Reproduction Steps (if applicable)
  • Device Info: Browser, OS, app version, or platform used
  • Screenshots or screen recording (strongly recommended)

4) The IoTeX team will review your submission, assess the severity, and confirm reward eligibility.

5) Rewards will be distributed monthly.

Example template

Here is a simple example template you can follow when submitting your feedback:

Title:
[Eco Bounty] Your issue or suggestion title

Wallet Address:
Your valid IoTeX wallet address (required for reward distribution)

Description:
Briefly describe the issue or suggestion. Include what happened, where it occurred, and any relevant context.

Device & Environment:
Include details such as:

  • ioPay version
  • Operating system (e.g. iOS, Android, Windows, macOS)
  • Device model (e.g. iPhone 14, Pixel 7, MacBook Pro, etc.)

Screenshot:
Please upload your screenshot or screen recording below.

⚠️ Submission Notes

  • Only the first valid submission of a given issue will be rewarded.
    If multiple users report the same bug, the first verified and reproducible report will be eligible for a reward.
  • User-specific issues will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
    • If the issue appears to be isolated (e.g., tied to a specific device, browser, network, or configuration), the IoTeX team will review it internally and determine whether it qualifies for a reward based on its technical merit, reproducibility, and potential relevance to the broader user base.
  • All submissions will be reviewed and evaluated by the IoTeX team based on the following factors:
    • Severity of the issue (does it affect core functionality or pose risk?)
    • Reproducibility (can the issue be replicated consistently?)
    • Completeness of the report (clear description, steps, visuals, system info)
    • Whether the report is a new finding (duplicate or known issues will not be rewarded)

Why It Matters

This bounty program is a key part of IoTeX's open ecosystem vision — enabling global contributors to co-build and co-secure the infrastructure powering the Physical AI economy, DePIN, and real-world machine intelligence.

By encouraging public participation and recognizing valuable contributions, we aim to foster:

  • Faster iteration cycles
  • A more secure and stable product suite
  • Deepened community engagement
  • Global decentralized innovation

Coming Soon: Advanced Bounty Topics

This is just the beginning. Future phases of the program will introduce more technical bounty tasks, including:

  • Realms SDK Integration Testing
  • ioID Protocol Testing
  • Quicksilver Agent Training Script Debugging
  • Documentation Enhancements & Localization
  • Governance Experience Feedback

Join Us in Co-Building the Future

Whether you're a developer, researcher, or simply an IoTeX community member — your voice can help shape the future of Web3 and Physical Intelligence.

Submit your findings, earn rewards, and be part of something bigger.

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