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 ### Code
 
-[Email patches][git-send-email] to patches@damus.io are preferred, but I accept PRs on GitHub as well. 10,000 sats will be rewarded for accepted patch sets sent via email. Please include a bolt11 below the `---` line after in the commit message so that you can get paid for shipping code!
+[Email patches][git-send-email] to patches@damus.io are preferred, but I accept PRs on GitHub as well. Patches sent via email may include a bolt11 lightning invoice, choosing the price you think the patch is worth, and I will pay it once the patch is accepted and if I think the price isn't unreasonable. You can also send an any-amount invoice and I will pay what I think it's worth if you prefer not to choose. You can include the bolt11 in the commit body or email so that it can be paid once it is applied.
 
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