Vitalik Buterin supports copyleft licensing in crypto industry for greater open source collaboration

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is advocating for the adoption of “copyleft” open-source licenses in the crypto industry, shifting from his previous support of permissive licenses. He believes copyleft promotes reciprocity and innovation in a space that has become more competitive and less cooperative over time.

Buterin argues that copyleft licensing ensures that code or creative products benefit the entire community, rather than just a few closed-source actors. He believes that incentivizing open source through copyleft is crucial for both mainstream enterprises and the crypto industry today, as it creates a larger pool of code for shared development.

Crypto venture capitalist Adam Cochran agrees with Buterin’s philosophy, acknowledging that there may be practical edge cases where copyleft presents challenges. However, overall, he sees the value in promoting open source through copyleft licensing, especially in a landscape where collaboration and innovation are essential for growth.

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