Payments

Common Payment Tokens

Tokens organizations typically use to pay builders

Common Payment Tokens

Organizations pay builders directly using various tokens available on Polkadot's Asset Hub. Here are the most common options you'll see in bounties and grants.

Remember: Organizations send payments directly to your wallet. Opentribe only tracks and verifies these payments - we don't process them.

Most Common Tokens

DOT (Polkadot)

  • The most common payment token
  • Native to the Polkadot network
  • Supported by all wallets

USDC (USD Coin)

  • Stablecoin pegged to US Dollar
  • Good for fixed-value bounties
  • Available on Asset Hub

USDT (Tether)

  • Another USD stablecoin option
  • Widely used for payments
  • Also on Asset Hub

Other Tokens

  • Various parachain tokens
  • Project-specific tokens
  • Always specified in the bounty/grant description

What Token Will You Get Paid In?

The organization posting the bounty or grant will specify which token they'll use for payment. Look for this information in:

  • The bounty/grant description
  • The "Payment Token" field
  • The reward details section

For Organizations

When posting opportunities, clearly specify:

  1. Which token you'll pay in (DOT, USDC, etc.)
  2. The exact amount in that token
  3. Where the funds come from (your Asset Hub wallet)