I struggle to pay bills like every normie. If I become a “contributor” I won’t have to worry about bills?
Gosh darn I think I’ll do my best to convince the right people that I deserve funding. Lots of very important work to do of course.
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most are volunteers
the few that receive grants are being paid below market rate, financially would be better for them if they worked in the private sector instead
Below market rate in fiat terms for now,
The upside is unknown.
The social status amongst devs is also something that you have to put great value on.
This is also a resume builder for your market rate elsewhere.
Overall there's a clear benefit that can be tremendous.