Open Source

***Please Use Source Link Below to Confirm Event Details*** Open source is the foundation of Web3, but most ecosystems still fund it like a series of short-term projects instead of long-term public infrastructure. As decentralized networks grow, the real challenge is no longer just building software. It is maintaining the critical code, tooling, standards, and contributor communities that keep the ecosystem secure, usable, and resilient. This session explores what an architecture for sustaining open source in Web3 should look like. We will examine why traditional grant models often fall short, how maintenance differs from feature delivery, and why decentralized ecosystems need clearer coordination structures without recreating centralized control. The discussion will introduce models such as decentralized OSPOs and open maintenance frameworks as practical ways to align governance, funding, accountability, and contributor support. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how Web3 ecosystems can move from reactive funding toward intentional stewardship of open source infrastructure. Original Event: Architecture for Sustaining Open Source in Web 3