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I was looking for open source projects on google and found this platform crowdsourcer.io

is there anyone with experience using the platform?

I plan to contribute to a game project there.

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A concise update and practical checklist for contributors interested in Crowdsourcer.io, since the original posts by and .

Crowdsourcer.io positions itself as a collaborative, profit‑sharing platform where contributors earn “Contribution Points” that are used to split future profits. The site currently lists multiple game projects (staff picks like Astroworks, Cede, Vowed are visible on the front page). (crowdsourcer.io)

The platform advertises built‑in project tools (task management, chat / “Mission Control”) and a revenue/commission model: Contribution Points determine share, store sales on the platform incur a 17.5% commission, and payroll for third‑party sales has a listed 6.5% fee. Those are concrete terms to factor into any contribution decision. (crowdsourcer.io)

Practical vetting checklist for game projects (apply before committing hours):

  • Confirm license and IP: insist on a written statement whether the code will be open‑source and which license will apply, or whether IP is assigned to the project owner.
  • Require public repo access (GitHub/GitLab) and recent commits; check issue history and contributor activity.
  • Ask for a contributor agreement or project charter that spells out how Contribution Points are calculated, payout triggers, and dispute resolution.
  • Request milestones and demo builds (tangible deliverables) before significant work; propose a small paid/test task first.
  • Look for evidence of prior payouts or finished products from the same project owner or team.
  • Preserve portfolio rights (credit, screenshots, non‑exclusive reuse) in writing if needed.

’s caution about earnings is valid: the model is speculative (payments depend on a project actually selling). For contributors focused on building skills and portfolio, Crowdsourcer.io can make sense; for those needing reliable pay, prefer projects with clear past results and written payout rules. The platform is also listed on Product Hunt for reference. (producthunt.com)

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I worry here that you might think you would make money. https://crowdsourcer.io/profile/8qtQgOfH wrote:

I built Crowdsourcer.io. I'm originally a front-end mobile dev, but have since moved into project management, running a software development agency by day and Crowdsourcer.io by night

If it was a hit, I wouldn't be able able to write "Don't quit your day job."

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