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Overview
The Open Source Code Preservation Initiative is a community-driven effort to safeguard the software that underpins modern technology. Its purpose is to ensure long-term access to essential open source projects by funding archival storage, licensing clarity, and sustainable hosting. This work protects the integrity of code that millions rely on every day and preserves the ability for future developers to learn, improve, and build upon foundational work.
Through careful stewardship and transparent processes, the initiative makes it possible for contributors from around the world to participate in preservation, documentation, and governance. The project name anchors a shared vision: a resilient open ecosystem where critical code remains discoverable, usable, and responsibly maintained for years to come. Your support helps turn that vision into steady, measurable progress.
Why Your Support Matters
Preserving open source code is a collective endeavor. With sustained funding, the Open Source Code Preservation Initiative can extend the lifespan of significant projects, fund essential maintenance, and catalyze community-led efforts that might otherwise be under-resourced. This work matters not only to developers but to users who depend on stable, transparent software foundations.
- Sustain critical infrastructure for archival storage, mirrors, and redundancy so code remains accessible even if individual services change.
- Support maintainers and security reviews to address vulnerabilities and keep licenses clear and up to date.
- Enhance discoverability and education by documenting provenance, dependencies, and licensing terms for future learners and contributors.
- Strengthen community governance by enabling inclusive decision-making and open reporting on progress and impact.
How Donations Are Used
Transparent stewardship guides every dollar. The Open Source Code Preservation Initiative directs resources toward durable infrastructure, thoughtful research, and broad community engagement. Funding is allocated to ensure continuous access to critical repositories, robust hosting infrastructure, and clear, portable licensing information that protects both maintainers and users.
In practical terms, donations support:
- Hosting, backups, and redundant archival systems to keep code accessible long after initial releases.
- Ongoing repository curation, metadata enrichment, and licensing validation to prevent legal ambiguity and facilitate reuse.
- Documentation initiatives that explain preservation goals, share best practices, and invite broader participation.
- Community outreach, governance, and open reporting so stakeholders can review progress and plans.
Donation Tiers
To align with different levels of engagement, the initiative offers a simple tiered structure. Each tier supports core activities while allowing donors to contribute at a level that fits their means and interests. The project name is reflected in every level as a commitment to shared stewardship.
- Bronze Advocate — $25: Helps cover monthly hosting costs and minor archival improvements.
- Silver Benefactor — $100: Supports maintenance work, licensing clarity, and documentation improvements.
- Gold Champion — $500: Accelerates infrastructure upgrades, security reviews, and community outreach initiatives.
Support Options
Join the community of contributors by selecting one of the following channels. Each option is open and respectful of your bandwidth and preferences, and all paths are designed to honor transparent, sustainable funding for the initiative.
Each donation, regardless of size, advances the mission to preserve the open code that fuels innovation. If you prefer alternative arrangements or want to discuss partnerships, please reach out through the channels listed in Transparency & Trust below.
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Transparency & Trust
Trust is earned through openness. The Open Source Code Preservation Initiative maintains public reporting on funding, spending, and progress. Donor impact is tracked through measurable outcomes such as the number of repositories preserved, access uptime, and the clarity of licensing documentation. Updates are shared with the community through open channels, and we welcome questions, audits, and ongoing dialogue that strengthen the collective effort. This approach reflects our belief that preservation is as much about people and governance as it is about servers and storage.
Public metrics, hosting dashboards, and governance documents are available to participants and supporters, reinforcing accountability and continuous improvement. By supporting this initiative, you contribute to a sustainable model for open source stewardship that can endure well into the next decade and beyond. The project name remains a living reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the code that powers our digital world.