Four distinct platforms in the world of open-source software funding and licensing were analyzed: Gitcoin, License-Token, Drips, and Merit Systems.
Gitcoin excels in community-led funding for Web3 projects, leveraging quadratic funding and strong community governance.
License-Token introduces NFT licensing to secure traditional software, allowing developers to mint NFTs as proof of ownership and generate revenue through royalty tracking.
Drips offers an anonymous and decentralized method of distributing crypto donations across various projects, focusing on maintaining decentralization and transparency.