This is about open source, but has obvious implications for btc. Interesting to see how the btc ecosystem has responded to the challenge, and compare to ways other large products like Linux, postgres, Python, etc., have made do.

Is a more systematic solution possible? I know there are various lists where btc-related devs can solicit funding; there are different grants by companies that are good stewards. Every so often a mega-whale from the past surfaces (e.g., Pineapple fund) and throws money around. Is it enough? Is danger ahead?

Also: sorry to front-run HN bot, but this is a topic of particular interest to me.