Open Source as a Factor of Trust in Web3 - Building Transparency and Security

Explore how open source principles contribute to trust in web3 technologies through this 37-minute conference talk from the Eclipse Foundation. Delve into the complexities of trust generation beyond decentralization and consensus, examining the critical role of open source practices. Learn why merely having source code available on GitHub falls short of true open source principles and discover the importance of shared governance, transparent workflows, and software supply chain integrity. Understand the benchmarks set by organizations like Eclipse Foundation and Linux Foundation for authentic open source projects. Examine current web3 standards regarding open source practices and investigate how reproducible builds and transparent supply chain workflows can enhance trust in public ledgers. Gain insights into ownership structures, change management processes, and verification methods that ensure software authenticity in the web3 ecosystem.