CEO of DoltHub here. The data created by bounties is free and open. Our business model is to sell database licenses. We're a database start up. Bounties are t

CEO of DoltHub here. The data created by bounties is free and open. Our business model is to sell database licenses. We're a database start up. Bounties are the thing that shows off our capabilities the best, so we consider it marketing. It could be more in the future, ie. a two-sided marketplace, but right now, we're just getting started.