Tokenize GitHub repositories to create aligned incentives between developers and communities ## What is repo.trade? repo.trade helps open source developers create sustainable funding through repository tokenization. The platform transforms GitHub repositories into tradable assets, generating ongoing revenue through trading fees. ## How it works 1. Repositories go through a 2-week auction where 50% of tokens are distributed 2. 40% of tokens plus collected USDC create a liquidity pool 3. Trading begins, with 50% of fees going directly to repository owners 4. 10% of tokens are reserved for contributors to the open source software ## Why I built this As an engineer who's contributed to open source for over a decade, I've witnessed the fundamental disconnect: billions flow into open source while individual contributors receive pennies. Traditional funding models often conflict with open source values or add bureaucracy. I wanted to create a system that aligns incentives between developers and their communities. After seeing the success of platforms like pump.fun for memes, I realized we could apply similar mechanics to something with actual utility - open source repositories. ## Key features * Daily auction mechanism for fair token distribution * Automated market maker for continuous liquidity * Fee sharing that directly rewards repository owners * GitHub integration for seamless verification * Community engagement through tokenization ## Who is it for? * Open source developers seeking sustainable funding * Community members who want to support valuable projects * Contributors looking for incentivized participation ## What makes it different Unlike traditional funding models, repo.trade creates an ongoing revenue stream through trading fees rather than one-time donations. The system aligns incentives - as repositories improve, trading activity increases, generating more revenue for developers. **We're currently looking for our first repositories to tokenize and are offering hands-on support to founders throughout the entire process. If you maintain an open source project and want to explore this new funding model, we'd love to work closely with you.** I'd love to hear your feedback and answer any questions about the technical implementation or tokenomics model!

repo.trade

Sustainable funding for open source developers

Sustainable funding for open source developers