[App] OnlyDust

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Metadata

• Slug: onlydust
• Short Description: Open-source contributor platform that helps projects attract, track, and reward external contributors.
• Tags: open-source, contributors, rewards, grants, github, maintainer-tools, ecosystem-funding
• Featured: false

Banner Image

Suggested: official OnlyDust homepage, maintainer page, or product screenshot, subject to Gitcoin asset policy.

Logo

Suggested: official OnlyDust logo from the project website or documentation, subject to Gitcoin asset policy.

Description

OnlyDust is an open-source contribution platform for maintainers, contributors, and ecosystems. It helps contributors discover projects and issues, helps maintainers attract and manage contributors, and supports rewards for eligible contributions when project budgets or ecosystem programs are available.

The platform is relevant to the Gitcoin Funding Directory because it connects open-source work with funding and contributor support. OnlyDust documentation describes project dashboards, contribution tracking, contributor rewards, open-source weeks, fellowship support, and ecosystem-backed programs.

Typical workflow:

1. A maintainer lists an open-source project and issues.
2. Contributors discover suitable issues and apply or contribute.
3. Work is tracked through GitHub-linked contribution data.
4. Maintainers review completed work.
5. Eligible contributors may receive rewards, grants, fellowship support, or other benefits depending on the project and program.

Strengths:

• Focuses on onboarding and retaining real open-source contributors.
• Uses GitHub activity as part of contributor and project workflows.
• Supports maintainers with contributor visibility and contribution dashboards.
• Includes reward flows for projects with available budget.
• Hosts open-source weeks and fellowship programs that can channel funding to active contributors.

Limitations:

• Rewards are not guaranteed for every contribution.
• Some funding depends on ecosystem programs, grants, or project budgets.
• Contributors need to comply with project-specific contribution rules.
• The model is broader than simple issue bounties, so payout timing can vary.

Sources:

• OnlyDust homepage: https://www.onlydust.com/
• OnlyDust maintainer page: https://www.onlydust.com/maintainers
• OnlyDust contributor FAQ: https://blog.onlydust.com/faq/
• OnlyDust funding/reward flow docs: https://docs.onlydust.com/overview/how-do-we-flow

Payment wallet for bounty payout:

0x3af3a7349844d67cb4719097714ED8ee66824c5f

Preferred payout: USDC on Arbitrum One if supported by Gitcoin.

Related Apps (Optional)

• gitcoin-grants-stack
• karma-gap

Related Mechanisms (Optional)

• direct-grants
• bounties
• grants-programs
• reputation

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• Short description is clear and concise
• Tags are provided
• Description is comprehensive
• Related mechanisms/apps are listed where applicable

[hollis-che]

Added this app profile to PR #400 as src/content/apps/onlydust.md: #400