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Max Howell on Open Source and tea Protocol
Max Howell, the founder of the decentralized technology protocol tea Protocol, recently discussed various aspects of open-source software and the tea Protocol in an interview. Here are some key points from the conversation:
The First Big Success
- Howell’s journey from creating Homebrew to founding tea Protocol
- The importance of compensating developers for open-source contributions
- Challenges faced in the open-source and capitalist landscape
Open-Source Software and Capitalism
Howell highlighted the disconnect between open source and capitalism, emphasizing the need for sustainable models to support developers.
There is Money, But Very Little Goes to Developers
The discussion touched on the financial challenges faced by open-source developers and the lack of adequate compensation for their valuable contributions.
Incentivizing Open Source Security
Tea Protocol’s approach to incentivizing security in open-source projects and the role of whitehats in reporting vulnerabilities were discussed.
About Max Howell
Max Howell, known for his work on Homebrew and tea Protocol, continues to be a prominent figure in the open-source community, advocating for fair compensation for developers.
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