💰 MyZubster Now Rewards Contributors with $MYZ Donations

We've just added a new way to say "thank you" to our contributors: $MYZ donations.

After launching the automated reward system that pays 20 $MYZ for every merged PR, we wanted to go one step further. Contributors who have been with us from the beginning and have consistently helped grow the ecosystem now receive a one‑time donation of $MYZ as a token of appreciation.

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🎯 Who Received the First Donations

The first donation round went to our most active contributors:

Contributor	$MYZ Received
foxxx009	50 MYZ
louiss72	30 MYZ
SourceProofLabs	40 MYZ
Aming9303	20 MYZ

These donations are a recognition of their ongoing support, code contributions, and feedback.

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💻 How It Works

The donation system is built as a simple Node.js module (donate_myz.js) inside the myzubster-gateway repository. It uses the same token simulation layer that powers the escrow and bounty modules.

When the script is run, it mints and sends the specified amounts to the listed wallet addresses.

javascript
// Example from the donate_myz.js module
CONTRIBUTORS.forEach(({ name, wallet, amount }) => {
  mint(wallet, amount);
  console.log(`✅ Donated ${amount} MYZ to ${name}`);
});
The module is fully configurable — we can change the list of contributors, amounts, and even run it on a schedule.
🧠 Why This Matters

Donations are a powerful way to build community trust and motivation. They show that contributions are not just valued — they are rewarded tangibly.

We believe that:

    Open‑source contributors should be recognized.

    Tokens should be used to strengthen the community.

    Giving back creates a positive feedback loop.

🔮 What’s Next

We're planning to:

    Make donations recurring — a monthly round for active contributors.

    Add a public leaderboard showing who has received the most $MYZ.

    Allow the community to vote on who should receive the next donation round.

    Integrate real Tari minting once the token contract is live.

🤝 How to Get Involved

If you want to be part of the next donation round, contribute to the ecosystem:

    Open a Pull Request in MyZubsterGateway.

    Help with documentation, testing, or ideas.

    Share the project with others.

All contributions are tracked, and we’ll keep rewarding those who help us grow.
📦 Resources

    Gateway Repository: https://github.com/DanielIoni-creator/myzubster-gateway

    Reward Bot Workflow: .github/workflows/reward-bot.yml

    Donation Module: donate_myz.js

💬 Final Thought

We're building more than just a marketplace — we're building a community‑driven economy where contributors are rewarded for their effort and passion.

If you’re a developer, a Monero enthusiast, or just someone who wants to help, you’re welcome here.

Let’s grow together. 🚀