Season 3 - Ep. - 12 - OpenSource Observer w/ Raymond Cheng
Feb 13, 2024
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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.
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.
Building a Sustainable Funding Ecosystem for Public Goods
One of the main goals of OS Observer is to contribute to the creation of a sustainable funding ecosystem for public goods. By providing insights into impact metrics and enabling data-driven decision-making, OS Observer aims to move beyond popularity-based funding and towards more data-based approaches. The platform recognizes that impact varies depending on the specific ecosystem and encourages the community to define impact measurements and analyses organically. Through retroactive public goods funding and the aggregation of clean data, OS Observer strives to support the growth and funding of open source software.
Connecting Impact Equals Profit through Data Analysis
OS Observer plays a crucial role in manifesting the meme of 'impact equals profit' by providing a reliable tool for measuring impact. By analyzing diverse data sources and creating a common language tied to each project, OS Observer aims to enable data scientists and analysts to understand the impact of open source software. The platform's data warehouse allows for cross-cutting analyses and comprehensive views of funding flows, developer activity, software supply chains, and user interactions. By consolidating data and providing access to it, OS Observer seeks to facilitate decision-making based on impact measurements.
The Future of Open Source Observer
In the short term, OS Observer aims to focus on enhancing the product experience and becoming the go-to platform for impact analysis. Long-term goals include integrating with other platforms and funding mechanisms to support data-informed decision-making and funding allocations. The vision for the future includes a world where funding public goods is viewed as a critical and competitive advantage. OS Observer envisions a landscape where anyone can fund outcomes they care about and contribute to the growth and sustainability of open source software, potentially impacting diverse industries beyond the crypto ecosystem.
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