Building a Privacy-Focused Photo Solution

This chapter chronicles the speakers' journey in developing a Google Photos alternative, detailing their transition from a small team to a larger collaborative effort following an unexpected investment. The discussion addresses community reactions to their partnership with FUDO, emphasizing transparency in maintaining an open-source ethos while navigating commercialization concerns. Additionally, the chapter highlights the importance of sustainable funding models and the need for compensating developers to ensure the continuous improvement of open-source software.