Reopen - a new moment for NTTs, a new era for open-source
Aman Kaushik
Reopen is a Sponsor-to-Earn platform reinventing how open-source software (OSS) is funded—by turning annual sponsorships into tradable NFTs.
Every year, thousands of open-source projects power the world’s most critical software—but they remain drastically underfunded. Reopen changes that by introducing a perpetual, decentralized funding model that rewards not only maintainers and contributors but also the sponsors themselves.
How It Works
OSS maintainers connect their GitHub repo and launch a campaign.
Reopen creates a unique NFT collection, each NFT representing an annual sponsorship tier.
NFTs are sold in yearly auction events, funded by collectors and supporters.
Proceeds are distributed to the project, contributors (based on commits), NFT holders, and a shared ecosystem pool.
Holders can stake NFTs for ongoing rewards—even after the auction ends.
It’s a win-win-win:
✅ Maintainers get sustained funding.
✅ Contributors earn based on effort.
✅ Sponsors get real yield and utility.
Why It Matters
A new utility for NFTs: Beyond art and hype—Reopen NFTs offer real-world impact and financial return.
Open-source sustainability: Projects finally get the long-term support they deserve.
Decentralized, transparent funding: Smart contracts ensure fair, autonomous distribution.
Designed for the Ecosystem
🔹 OSS Maintainers: Create campaigns, fund your roadmap, reward your contributors.
🔹 NFT Collectors: Invest in projects that matter—and get rewarded long-term.
🔹 Tech Communities: Use quadratic funding to uplift underdog projects and foster innovation.
Reopen is not just a platform—it’s a movement.
A new economic model for open-source. A better use case for NFTs. A new era of digital collaboration.
👉 Explore more or join the waitlist at reopen.app
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Posted Mar 21, 2024
Sponsor open-source with NFTs. Reopen creates NFT-backed campaigns to fund OSS—rewarding sponsors, contributors, and collectors alike.
