Funding
Support Ernest Tech House and the Nothing Ecosystem.
Why Fund?
Nothing Browser, Nothing Private Browser, and Piggy are completely free and open source (MIT licensed). No paywalls. No subscriptions. No enterprise pricing.
But building and maintaining them takes time, effort, and resources.
Your funding helps:
- ✅ Keep the project alive
- ✅ Pay for development time
- ✅ Cover infrastructure costs (build servers, domain, R2 storage)
- ✅ Test on more platforms (macOS, Windows)
- ✅ Add new features faster
How to Fund
PayPal
Send any amount to:
paypal@ernesttechhouse.comAny amount is appreciated. $1, $5, $50 — whatever you can afford.
For Specific Projects
Want to fund a specific feature? Email with:
- Your name/handle
- The feature you want funded
- The amount you're contributing
- Expected timeline
Examples:
- "Windows native build — $500"
- "Captcha solver integration — $1000"
- "Python Piggy client — $300"
Funds will be used exclusively for that feature.
GitHub Sponsors (Coming Soon)
GitHub Sponsors is being set up. Check back soon or follow updates on Discord.
One-Time vs Recurring
| Type | Best For |
|---|---|
| One-time | Users who want to say thanks |
| Recurring (monthly) | Companies using Piggy in production |
| Project-specific | Organizations needing specific features |
What Your Money Goes Toward
| Item | Cost | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Development time | $50-100/hr | High |
| macOS build/testing | $0 (community helps) | Medium |
| Windows signing certificate | $300/year | Low |
| Domain + R2 storage | $20/month | Low |
| Coffee/energy | $50/month | High 🫠 |
Funding Transparency
All funding is publicly tracked (anonymized) in our GitHub Sponsors dashboard (once live).
Current Funding Status
| Source | Monthly | One-time |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal | ~$0 | ~$0 |
| GitHub Sponsors | Coming soon | Coming soon |
Donor Recognition
Tier 1: Supporters ($1-49)
- Name listed in README (if you want)
- Discord role (if you join)
Tier 2: Backers ($50-199)
- All of the above
- Name on funding page
- Priority issue response
Tier 3: Sponsors ($200+)
- All of the above
- Logo on GitHub README (if company)
- Feature prioritization
Tier 4: Project Funders ($500+ for specific feature)
- All of the above
- Feature built to your spec
- Dedicated support during development
How to Get Recognized
After donating via PayPal:
Email
paypal@ernesttechhouse.comwith:- Your donation amount
- Your name/handle (for recognition)
- Discord username (optional)
- Whether you want to be listed publicly
Or DM on Discord:
pease ernest8
FAQ
Is Nothing Browser going to become paid?
No. The core will always be free and open source (MIT).
Will there be a "pro" version?
No. No features are locked behind paywalls.
Why not just rely on donations?
Because I'd rather build something useful and let people pay what they think it's worth. If you can't pay, that's fine — use it for free forever.
Can my company sponsor development?
Yes. Email ernesttechhouse@gmail.com for corporate sponsorship arrangements.
Do you accept crypto?
Not yet. Maybe in the future. Stick to PayPal for now.
Links
- PayPal:
paypal@ernesttechhouse.com - Email:
ernesttechhouse@gmail.com - Discord: Join server → DM
pease ernest8 - GitHub: BunElysiaReact
Thank You
To everyone who has used, shared, or contributed to Nothing Browser — thank you.
To those who fund development — you're keeping this project alive.
Ernest Tech House · Kenya · 2026
Built by Pease Ernest