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* '''Furkan Kamaci Blog''' : [http://furkankamaci.com/open-source-revolution-blockchain/ Open Source Revolution and Blockchain] ''Written by Furkan Kamaci, published in 2/7/2018''
 
* '''Crypto Gource [[YouTube]] Channel''' : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjYbsq3FXfM History of Bitcoin 2009-2018 (Git Visualization)] ''Graphical video visualisation of the Bitcoin Github repository from 2009 to 2018 published in 1/20/2018''
 
* '''Crypto Gource [[YouTube]] Channel''' : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjYbsq3FXfM History of Bitcoin 2009-2018 (Git Visualization)] ''Graphical video visualisation of the Bitcoin Github repository from 2009 to 2018 published in 1/20/2018''
 
* '''Koombea''' : [https://www.koombea.com/blog/importance-open-source-blockchain-technology/ The Importance of Open Source for Blockchain Technology] ''Written by Carmen Apostu, published in 9/11/2017''
 
* '''Koombea''' : [https://www.koombea.com/blog/importance-open-source-blockchain-technology/ The Importance of Open Source for Blockchain Technology] ''Written by Carmen Apostu, published in 9/11/2017''

Revision as of 14:56, 21 February 2018


Definition of Open Source

Open-source software (OSS) is computer software with its source code made available with a license in which the copyright holder provides the rights to study, change, and distribute the software to anyone and for any purpose. Open-source software may be developed in a collaborative public manner.[1]

Why is Open Source Important

Blockchains are designed as a trustless system. If the code that runs the blockchain is not Open Source then it requires those utilizing the blockchain to trust that the code is doing what it is described to do. To avoid the problem of trust, blockchains are encouraged to be Open Source. This allows those utilizing the blockchain to know exactly how the blockchain functions without the need for trust, and hence it is a 'trustless' system.


References

  1. Open-source software Article on Wikipedia, retrieved in February 20, 2018

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