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Sponsoring dependencies: The next step in open source sustainability [15 mins] (humanwhocodes.com)

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The article discusses the importance of sponsoring open-source dependencies to ensure the sustainability of the projects. It highlights the challenges faced by open-source maintainers and the benefits of financial support from individuals and organizations. The author emphasizes the need for a sustainable funding model to support the ongoing development and maintenance of open-source software. Additionally, the article provides practical tips for individuals and companies to contribute to the sustainability of open-source projects through sponsorship and financial support.

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[–] x3i@lemmy.x3i.tech 2 points 1 year ago

Still waiting for lightning network and splits to become a thing for donations, I feel like that would be a great solution for this