Bountysource Stole at Least $21,000 From Open Source Developers
Bountysource Stole at Least $21,000 From Open Source Developers
This is why people say the open source ecosystem sucks.
This is why people say the open source ecosystem sucks.
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In 2017, the project was purchased by the cryptocurrency company CanYa, and in 2020 it was sold to “The Blockchain Group”. Coincidently, around this time, the Bountysource project announced drastic changes to its terms of service, enabling them to steal unclaimed bounties after two years
Crypto ghouls strike again!
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Here's the thing: I'm excited about the tech and its potential uses. BUT there's a reason why I still steer clear of any project that hasn't built up reputation for years. If the project is worthwhile, early adopters will find out and eventually, it will grow over many years. Then it could be considered somewhat "trustworthy".
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