The open-source community has built some of the world’s most important technologies. From Linux to WordPress, from Ethereum to Python, open-source tools power industries across the globe. Despite their importance, many of these projects remain underfunded. Now, thanks to platforms like License Token, investors have a new way to get involved—by supporting and funding open-source projects. Unlike traditional investments where assets are tied to Open source grants and donations private ownership, open source is public and decentralized. This allows investors to back ideas that are already being used globally. It’s not about “what might work”—it’s about scaling what already does. By contributing to licensing systems and buying stakes in projects, investors play a critical role in software longevity while potentially earning returns through usage-based tokens. Open-source investments provide transparency. You can view the code, the developer community, and even user feedback. This reduces risk and allows for intelligent decision-making. Moreover, the market potential is massive. As businesses continue adopting open-source technology for everything from AI to cloud infrastructure, investor returns can grow with each adoption. This new funding model is built for collaboration. With blockchain-based smart contracts, revenue sharing, IP protection, and royalties are automated. Developers remain in control, while investors gain the confidence of secure, trackable agreements.
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