The problem is bigger than most realize. While everyday people use software every day, very few understand that the technology underlying their daily routine is provided by uncompensated labor.
Even many developers don’t fully recognize the security risks of unpaid open-source until something deep in the stack collapses, like log4J.We want to shine a light on the scale of OSS usage, both to celebrate the achievements of unsung heroes as well as highlight the need for a better way.