Axmol Contribution Reward Guide

🌟 Axmol Contribution Reward Guide

Revision: 1.0.3

Axmol is an open-source engine driven by community contributions.
To recognize and encourage contributors, we have established a transparent reward system funded by OpenCollective.

Note: Available funds are net of platform hosting fees (~10%) and payment processing fees (depending on the sponsor’s payment method). Additional transaction fees may also apply when funds are transferred.

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🎯 Principles

• Value-Oriented: Rewards are based on the impact of contributions, not lines of code.
• Transparency: All funds and expenses are publicly visible on OpenCollective.
• Sustainability: Reward standards are designed to balance fairness with long-term project health.
• Inclusiveness: Both code and non-code contributions are eligible.

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💡 Contribution Categories & Points

Contribution Type	Example(s)	Points
Major Feature / Core Refactor	New rendering pipeline, new platform support	5 pts
Medium Feature / Important Fix	Performance optimization, crash fix	3 pts
Documentation / Tutorials	Guides, API docs, sample code	2 pts
Minor Fix / Improvement	Typo fix, small bug fix, CI config tweak	1 pt

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💰 Reward Allocation

• Each quarter, 5–10% of sponsorship funds will be allocated to a Community Reward Pool for miscellaneous PR contributions.
• The distribution of rewards is not automatically calculated.
• All contribution values are currently evaluated directly by @halx99, based on the impact and quality of the work.

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📝 How to Apply

1. Go to the Axmol OpenCollective page.
2. Click Submit Expense.
3. Fill in the details:
   • Title: e.g. PR #123 – Physics Engine Optimization
   • Category: Maintenance and Development
   • Amount: Leave blank (system will calculate based on points), or suggest an amount based on your contribution.
   • Description: Briefly describe your contribution.
4. ⏳Submit and wait for review (usually within 2 weeks, depending on OpenCollective processing time and also on @halx99’s availability, as he may sometimes be heavily engaged in Axmol code contributions or community building).

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✅ Review Process

• All applications are reviewed by the Axmol project lead @halx99.
• Contributions that meet the guidelines will be approved.
• If clarification is needed, maintainers may request additional details.
• Recommendation: Contact @halx99 in advance to confirm the reward amount before submitting.
• For now, please send all inquiries to axmol-fund@simdsoft.com.
• Limit: One application per contributor per month.

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💸 Zero-Fee Payment via Wise PayMe

⚠️ Attention

• Contributors in the US: You can use the Wise PayMe permalink following the step guide.
• Contributors outside the US: For each expense claim, you must create a new payment request at Wise Request.
  1. Click “Add amount and notes”.
  2. Enter the required amount and make sure to select USD as the currency.
  3. Click “Create payment link” to generate your unique request link.
  • Example: https://wise.com/pay/r/84HKdlYGhA9t6lk
• Any request not following these rules will be rejected.

To receive funds from Open Source Collective (OSC) without incurring platform or processor fees, you are required to set up a Wise PayMe link and add it to your OSC dashboard.

✅ Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Create a Wise account
   Visit Wise Invite and register using your project’s legal representative or entity.

2. Activate PayMe link
   Once your account is verified, go to:
   https://wise.com/pay/me/<your_wise_username>
   Replace <your_wise_username> with your actual Wise handle.
   Example: https://wise.com/pay/me/xiaodongg20

3. Add to OpenCollective dashboard
   Navigate to:
   https://opencollective.com/dashboard/<your_osc_account>/payment-methods
   Select Custom Payment Method, and paste your Wise PayMe link under For Expenses.

4. Funding policy
   Funds you request via Open Source Collective will be transferred 100% into your Wise account, with zero transaction fees — helping preserve every dollar for the Axmol Engine community.

5. Important
   ❗️Requests using non-Wise payout methods or non-USD currency will be rejected.
   Please ensure your Wise PayMe link is active and correctly configured before submitting expense claims.

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📌 Notes

• Core Maintainer Support: ~85–90% of sponsorship funds are reserved for long-term maintainers to ensure project sustainability.
• Infrastructure: ~1–5% is used for domain and hosting costs.
• Unused Funds: May roll over to the next quarter or be used for community activities.
• PayPal Limitation: Please note that PayPal is currently not available in Mainland China for receiving payments from Open Source Collective. Contributors in Mainland China should use Wise instead.

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🙌 Final Words

This reward guide is designed to recognize valuable contributions and grow the Axmol community.
If you have suggestions for improvement, please open a discussion on GitHub or join our community chat.