Dappy source code is released publicly
Dappy is a first of its kind no-DNS and no-CAs web browser, it works hand in hand with a blockchain platform. The dappy system is a decentralized alternative to the regular web, it allows for new kind of web applications being built and used by human beings and corporations.
Dappy browser source code is now publicly accessible and auditable. Future developments will also be published on github.
A guide for running, building and packaging the software has been published with the codebase. Few dappy community members have already successfully started playing with the codebase.
See DEVELOPER.MD file
Special thanks to the coop member who has put a decent amount of REV (RChain native currency) on the table so the software becomes open-source*.
What about the license ?
The license is not a OSI-approved open-source license (like Apache License 2.0, MIT or BSD 3). It is a more restrictive license, for example Consensys’s metamask browser extension uses almost the same.
End-users of the official dappy browser are not subjected to any conditions or limitations. They can use dappy official software, purchase names, use builtin wallet, deploy dapps, reference IP applications, use RChain debugger etc. in any way they want, in a non-profit or for-profit manner.
Limitations apply to creating derivative works, basically forking. It is permitted to distribute, copy, modify and create derivative works non-commercially, or commercially if and only if the number of monthly active users of the Resulting Program across all versions thereof and platforms globally do not exceed 5,000 at any time.
We have chosen this license considering that it is still very early stage for the Dappy project, so we want to keep control of forks, or rebranded clones. Typically, MIT license cannot protect your company and work against those behaviors.
Long life to dappy
You are warmly invited to run the software locally, explore the codebase, spot bugs, report bugs, create issues, and contribute in any way you want.
https://dappy.tech
Feel free to join the chat group : https://discord.gg/8Cu5UFV
Business/partnership : contact[at]fabco.tech
Raphaël
*See “What about the license” paragraph
