I know these contracts exist, and honestly, I don’t get why companies would want to limit their employees’ growth. But I get that some people have restrictions.
That said, applying to better jobs and negotiating better conditions is never forbidden. Freelancing full-time? No contract can stop you from that. Side projects? As long as you’re not stealing company data, it should be fair game.
Good point, though—this is definitely a topic worth covering in the course! 😉
Great to hear! I hope you like it :).
Good questions! Here’s a breakdown:
Difference from LiberaPay: While both platforms support contributions, Open Pledge focuses specifically on incentivizing contributions through GitHub integration. Maintainers can flag issues eligible for pledging, and our system tracks when pull requests are merged, triggering automatic payouts to contributors. This approach emphasizes results-based funding directly tied to project milestones.
KYC Requirements: Yes, we require KYC verification for both security and compliance, ensuring transparency and trust in the donation process.
Other Platforms Beyond GitHub: Currently, GitHub is our primary integration due to its popularity, but we’re exploring support for additional platforms based on community demand.
Source Code: We’re committed to transparency and are planning to release the codebase publicly soon, allowing for community involvement and feedback on Open Pledge’s development.
I hope I answered your questions :)
If you have any other questions or suggestions feel free to share them :)
Yes, that’s a great point! After extensive discussions with both maintainers and companies interested in Open Pledge, we found an optimal solution: the maintainer or project owner connects their project to Open Pledge and flags specific issues as eligible for pledging. This way, contributors know which tasks are open for funding. Once a donation is made, it cannot be canceled, providing stability and commitment to the contributor—unless it has an expiration date, which is clearly displayed upfront for transparency.
I hope that makes sense :)
However if you see any other possible issues please let me know!
Open Collective also supports open-source projects, but Open Pledge has a more granular, results-based approach. With GitHub API integration, Open Pledge can automatically detect merged pull requests, which enables funds to be distributed based on specific contributions rather than general funding. This system encourages and rewards ongoing, measurable contributions, making it easier for pledgers to see direct results and for contributors to receive fair compensation tied to their work.
Good question! While similar to Patreon in supporting creators, Open Pledge has a unique integration with the GitHub API. This allows it to automatically track when contributions (like pull requests) are successfully merged, triggering the release of funds. This setup ensures that contributors are rewarded directly for impactful work, streamlining support based on tangible progress in the project.
You mean that for developers who would like to earn more money is the best option to apply to higher paying job? I would agree that in most cases this is the fastest and most reliable option :)
But I am aiming to cover more ambitious and risky options as well.
Thanks for the feedback!