# ApTask: The Gig Economy Platform

## Overview

ApTask is an application where Aptos projects (Sponsors) can post earning&#x20;opportunities, and community members (Contributors) can earn rewards by completing tasks.&#x20;ApTask is inspired by other gig platforms but tailored for the Aptos ecosystem, utilizing its&#x20;scalability and community-driven approach.

### User Roles

* **Sponsors:**
  * **Who:** Aptos projects like Amnis Finance, Kana Labs, GUI INU, etc.
  * **Action:** Post bounties, freelance gigs, grants, and hackathons for contributors.
  * **Features:** Set budgets in APT, USDT, or tokens, and approve deliverables.
* **Contributors:**
  * **Who:** Developers, content creators, marketers, and other skilled professionals.
  * **Action:** Build profiles, apply for jobs, and earn rewards for completed tasks.
  * **Features:** Real-time notifications of new opportunities, skill-based profile    &#x20;creation, and easy tracking of earnings.

#### Opportunity Types

* **Bounties:** Quick tasks (e.g., "Fix a bug, 50 APT").
* **Projects:** Freelance gigs (e.g., "Build a dApp, $2,000").
* **Grants:** Innovation funding (e.g., "Propose a protocol, $5,000").
* **Hackathons:** Competitive events (e.g., "Top dApp wins 300 APT").

#### Features

* **Escrow:** Funds are locked in Move-based smart contracts until the work is approved.
* **No Platform Fees:** ApTask does not charge platform fees to sponsors.
* **Notifications:** Real-time alerts via Discord or email.
* **Integrations:** Compatible with popular Aptos wallets.

### Analytics

* **Contributor Metrics:**
  * Earnings in USD (e.g., “$1,500 earned”).
  * Tasks completed (e.g., “10 bounties”).
  * Reputation score (e.g., “90/100”).
* **Sponsor Metrics:**
  * Applicant stats (e.g., “20 developers applied”).
  * Budget ROI (e.g., “$1K spent, 5 features built”).
* **Ecosystem Metrics:**
  * Total GDP (e.g., “$100K distributed”).
  * Active users (e.g., “500 contributors, 20 sponsors”).
* **Public Dashboard:** Display statistics to attract new users (e.g., “ApTask powered $50K  &#x20;in gigs”).
