NEAR Protocol Rewards SDK

A transparent, metric-based rewards system for NEAR projects that directly ties incentives to development activity.

What is Protocol Rewards?

Protocol Rewards is a developer-first funding solution for the NEAR ecosystem. We're solving a critical challenge in Web3: how to transform traditional one-time grants into sustainable, ongoing capital for developers - where funding automatically grows with their impact and contribution to NEAR.

The Problem

• Traditional funding models (grants, VCs) require extensive time spent on proposals and pitches
• Developers want to focus on building, not fundraising
• Project impact is often measured subjectively
• Funding is typically front-loaded rather than tied to ongoing development

Our Solution

Protocol Rewards provides:

• Automated tracking of development metrics and project impact
• Merit-based rewards tied directly to contributions
• Transparent, objective criteria for funding
• Sustainable, ongoing rewards that scale with project growth

By automating the entire process from tracking to distribution, we enable developers to focus on what they do best - building innovative solutions on NEAR.

Get Started in 30 Seconds

1. Open terminal in your repository
2. Run this command:

npx near-protocol-rewards init

3. Push to main branch

That's it! 🎉 Your metrics will show up at Protocol Rewards Dashboard

How It Works

We automatically track:

• Commits: How often you code
• Pull Requests: How you integrate changes
• Reviews: How you help others
• Issues: How you manage tasks

Everything runs through GitHub Actions:

• No setup needed
• Uses GitHub's built-in security
• Updates every 12 hours and on push

Common Questions

When do metrics update?

• Every push to main branch
• Every 12 hours automatically
• Check Actions tab for status

Do I need any tokens?

No! We use GitHub's built-in security.

Not seeing your metrics?

1. Push something to main branch
2. Wait ~2 minutes for Action to run
3. Check Actions tab for status
4. See our Troubleshooting Guide

Documentation

• Quick Start Guide
• Troubleshooting Guide
• Dashboard Guide
• Rewards Structure
• Development Roadmap

Need Help?

• Report Issues
• Dashboard Support

License

MIT © NEAR Protocol