The Standup We gave $50,000 to Open Source!
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Dec 31, 2025 
In this lively discussion, Casey Muratori, a software developer known for his insights into open-source projects, highlights an innovative alternative to HarfBuzz. He delves into its benefits for lightweight Unicode shaping, making it perfect for small projects. The podcast also features a generous giveaway, thanks to PlanetScale, with segments revealing exciting community picks like Hyperland and Ladybird. With unexpected donations and a fun atmosphere, the hosts celebrate the spirit of open-source while engaging the audience.
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Prefer Fewer, Larger Grants
- ThePrimeagen argued larger one-off donations can meaningfully fund real open-source work.
- Give fewer projects larger amounts to enable sustained developer effort.
Leverage Community Funds For Open Source
- Convert gifted-subs and merch proceeds into meaningful grants for open-source projects.
- Use community events to multiply donations and target projects that will use funds productively.
Personal Maintainer Support Mattered
- Trash described how Mock Service Worker author Artem jumped into Discord, DM'd, and fixed his repo issue via a pull request.
- That personal, hands-on support motivated Trash to donate to MSW.