--- title: Open Source Is at a Crossroads | daily.dev description: Open source software is facing challenges in terms of sustaining funding, dealing with licensing changes, and securing the software supply chain. The open... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/open-source-is-at-a-crossroads-gtvry89t6 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Open Source Is at a Crossroads | daily.dev og:description: Open source software is facing challenges in terms of sustaining funding, dealing with licensing changes, and securing the software supply chain. 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