Many companies heavily depend on open-source software but rarely contribute financially, leaving developers unpaid. Create a system that integrates payment mechanisms directly into popular open-source projects. Corporations would pay licensing fees based on usage volume. Start with a simple payment gateway for a handful of popular projects. The main risk is pushback from companies accustomed to free software.
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Monetize open-source contributions
Build a platform that enforces payments for open-source software usage. Target corporations that rely on FOSS but don't contribute back financially.
Why now
With increasing reliance on FOSS in enterprises, there's growing frustration among developers about lack of financial support.
- Who for
- Corporations using open-source software
- Business model
- Licensing fees from corporations
- Effort
- A few months
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