Raymond Cheng

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.

Raymond Cheng, a software engineer and co-founder of Open Source Observer, dives into the evolving landscape of open source licensing. He highlights the sustainability challenges facing open source funding and critiques outdated licenses that fail to modern financial realities. Cheng introduces the Prosperous Software Movement, advocating for revenue-sharing licenses to support creators. They discuss the limits of public goods funding, the concept of a Public Prosperity License, and the potential of crypto to enhance funding mechanisms, painting a vision for the future of open source.