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+# Getting Started with SolFoundry
+
+> A complete guide to finding bounties, submitting PRs, and earning rewards.
+
+## Table of Contents
+1. [What is SolFoundry?](#what-is-solfoundry)
+2. [Finding Bounties](#finding-bounties)
+3. [Understanding Bounty Tiers](#understanding-bounty-tiers)
+4. [Submitting Your First PR](#submitting-your-first-pr)
+5. [The AI Review Process](#the-ai-review-process)
+6. [Earning Rewards](#earning-rewards)
+
+---
+
+## What is SolFoundry?
+
+SolFoundry is a decentralized bounty platform built on Solana. It connects open-source projects with contributors through bounties — tasks with financial rewards paid in $FNDRY tokens.
+
+**Key features:**
+- Browse open bounties across any GitHub repository
+- Submit PRs directly through the platform
+- AI-powered code review for faster feedback
+- Transparent reward distribution via smart contracts
+
+## Finding Bounties
+
+### Step 1: Browse the Bounties Page
+Navigate to **/bounties** to see all available bounties. Use filters to narrow down:
+- **Status**: Open, In Progress, Completed
+- **Language**: TypeScript, Rust, Python, etc.
+- **Difficulty**: T1 (Beginner), T2 (Intermediate), T3 (Advanced)
+
+### Step 2: Read the Bounty Details
+Click on a bounty to see:
+- Description and requirements
+- Reward amount in $FNDRY
+- Acceptance criteria
+- Deadline (if any)
+
+### Step 3: Claim the Bounty
+Comment on the issue to signal your intent. For T1 bounties (open race), multiple contributors can submit simultaneously.
+
+## Understanding Bounty Tiers
+
+### T1 — Open Race (Beginner-Friendly)
+- **Reward**: 100,000 – 150,000 $FNDRY
+- **Who can participate**: Anyone
+- **How winners are chosen**: First approved PR wins, or best submission
+- **Examples**: UI components, documentation, bug fixes
+
+### T2 — Tier-Gated (Intermediate)
+- **Reward**: 200,000 – 500,000 $FNDRY
+- **Who can participate**: Contributors who have completed at least 1 T1 bounty
+- **How winners are chosen**: Best submission by deadline
+- **Examples**: Feature development, API integrations, design work
+
+### T3 — Expert
+- **Reward**: 500,000+ $FNDRY
+- **Who can participate**: Contributors with proven track record
+- **How winners are chosen**: Detailed review + community vote
+- **Examples**: Architecture decisions, complex features, agent systems
+
+## Submitting Your First PR
+
+### Step 1: Fork the Repository
+```bash
+# Fork via GitHub CLI
+gh repo fork owner/repo --clone
+
+# Or use the GitHub web interface
+```
+
+### Step 2: Create a Feature Branch
+```bash
+git checkout -b feat/my-bounty-solution
+```
+
+### Step 3: Make Your Changes
+Follow the repository's CONTRIBUTING.md and the bounty's acceptance criteria.
+
+### Step 4: Submit Your PR
+```bash
+git push origin feat/my-bounty-solution
+# Then create a PR via GitHub
+gh pr create --title "feat: my bounty solution" --body "Closes #123"
+```
+
+### Step 5: Reference the Bounty
+In your PR description, include:
+- The bounty issue number
+- Your wallet address for reward distribution
+- Any relevant screenshots or demos
+
+## The AI Review Process
+
+After submitting your PR:
+
+1. **Automated Review**: Our AI reviews your code within minutes
+2. **Feedback**: You receive structured feedback on:
+   - Code quality and best practices
+   - Test coverage
+   - Security considerations
+3. **Revision**: Address feedback and push updates
+4. **Final Review**: AI performs a second review
+5. **Approval**: Maintainer reviews and merges
+
+### Tips for Passing AI Review
+- Write clean, well-documented code
+- Include tests for new functionality
+- Follow the project's existing patterns
+- Keep PRs focused on a single bounty
+
+## Earning Rewards
+
+### Reward Distribution
+- Rewards are paid in $FNDRY tokens on Solana
+- After PR merge, rewards are distributed within 24-48 hours
+- You need a Solana wallet connected to your SolFoundry account
+
+### Building Your Reputation
+- Complete T1 bounties to unlock T2
+- Consistent quality work builds your contributor score
+- Top contributors get priority access to high-value bounties
+
+### Getting Help
+- **Discord**: Join our community for questions
+- **GitHub Discussions**: Ask questions about specific bounties
+- **Documentation**: Check /docs for detailed guides
+
+---
+
+*Happy contributing! 🚀*