Funding-first
Bounties
A bounty is a funded deliverable waiting for a builder to claim it. Backers deposit NOCK upfront, and builders apply with their experience and approach. Stewards select one builder to commit and deliver the work.
Crowdfunding infrastructure
About NockFund
NockFund is a NOCK-native platform where the community funds and coordinates software projects that strengthen the Nockchain network. Projects are funded in NOCK, tracked publicly, and delivered through transparent milestone-based workflows.
What NockFund does
NockFund helps the Nockchain community collectively fund, coordinate, and deliver open software work. Anyone can support a project by pledging NOCK. Builders can apply to bounties or launch campaigns. Stewards approve milestones and authorize payouts.
Key Points:
❶ All funding is denominated in NOCK
❷ Projects are delivered through milestones
❸ Funds are locked until all conditions are met
Builder-first
Campaigns
A campaign is a builder-initiated fundraising effort. The builder proposes a project and raises NOCK from the community. Campaigns follow an all-or-nothing model: funds are only locked and released if the goal is met.
Roles in each project
Users can participate in different roles across different projects.
Backers
Backers pledge NOCK to support a project. Any authenticated user can become a backer. For bounties, the first steward can also be a backer. For campaigns, anyone who pledges becomes a backer.
Stewards
Stewards approve milestone completions, authorize fund releases, and select builders for bounties. Steward selection is defined per project and is designed to align decision-making authority with community funding.
Builders
Builders deliver the work. In campaigns, the steward can also be the builder. In bounties, builders apply and one is selected to commit to delivery.
How funds are locked and released
Funding & Locking
NockFund is designed to lock pledged NOCK on-chain, ideally using a steward-controlled multi-signature mechanism. This minimizes custodial risk and ensures transparent settlement.
Key rules:
❶ Pledged NOCK is locked once committed
❷ Funds are released only after steward approval
❸ Refunds return NOCK to original backers if the project fails or expires
How stewards are selected
Steward
Steward selection is currently under discussion and may vary by project type. The final mechanism will be published here once finalized.
Key point:
Steward selection rules will be shown on every project page.
NockFund FAQ
Here you will find answers to the questions you are most interested in.
What is NockFund?
NockFund is a NOCK-native crowdfunding platform where the community funds and coordinates software projects that strengthen the Nockchain ecosystem.
How are projects funded?
Projects are funded in NOCK through bounties and campaigns. Bounties are funding-first, while campaigns are builder-first and follow an all-or-nothing model.
How does payout approval work?
Funds are intended to be locked and released only after steward approval for milestone completion. If conditions are not met, refunds return NOCK to original backers.
Where can I see steward rules?
Steward selection and governance rules are shown on each project page and may vary by project type.