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Season 3 - Ep. - 12 - OpenSource Observer w/ Raymond Cheng

Feb 13, 2024
Raymond Cheng, an expert in open-source software and observer of the open-source community, discusses the Open Source Observer and the impact of open-source software. Topics include the goal of analyzing metrics for open source projects, retroactive public goods funding, and the vision for a sustainable funding ecosystem. They also talk about getting involved with OS Subserver and creating impact data scientists, publishing insights, supporting public goods, and the potential impact of open-source software beyond crypto ecosystems.
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  • OS Observer aims to make impact analysis of open source software easier and more accessible by providing insights into funding flows, developer activity, and the software supply chain.
  • OS Observer strives to contribute to the creation of a sustainable funding ecosystem for public goods by enabling data-driven decision-making and funding allocations based on impact measurements.

Deep dives

OS Observer: Empowering Data Scientists for Impact Analysis

OS Observer is a free analytics tool designed to help data scientists analyze the impact of open source software. The goal of the platform is to make impact analysis easier and more accessible, allowing individuals to understand the impact of open source software on various ecosystems. By aggregating and curating data from different sources, OS Observer aims to provide a comprehensive view of funding flows, developer activity, and the software supply chain for each open source project. The platform also seeks to empower communities to make data-informed decisions and fund projects based on desired outcomes.

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