Pay contributors, attract high-quality PRs, and build a sustainable open source ecosystem.
Merit is the simplest way for open source projects to pay contributors directly.
Pay Contributors Seamlessly
Pay global talent instantly and at minimal cost using stablecoins, so you can attract top developers to your project.
Measure Impact
Merit surfaces valuable contributions to your repo, and generates an impact table so you can intuitively pay contributors. You can use our recommendations for payment splits, or devise your own.
Install on any Repo
Use Merit for all kinds of open-source software — from passion projects to foundational infrastructure, with any monetization model.
Skip the Bureaucracy
Let us handle fund distribution for you, no 1099s, complex forms (or even company formation!) required.
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Explore the activity and contributions of open source developers
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Attract top developers and grow your community
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