RIP Redis: How Garantia Data pulled off the biggest heist in open source history

Garantia Data's controversial rebranding and eventual takeover of the Redis name highlighted the complex dynamics between commercial interests and open-source communities. Redis, initially created by Salvatore Sanfilippo as an open-source project, became a widely popular tool for developers due to its versatility and strong community support. Despite Garantia Data's eventual control over the Redis trademark and its relaunch as Redis Labs, the true innovation and adoption were largely driven by the open-source community and platforms like Amazon ElastiCache, which facilitated widespread use and scalability. The company's rebranding efforts and control over Redis were met with resistance, leading to a community-driven fork of the Redis project called Valkey, now supported by major tech companies and accepted by the Linux Foundation. This development underscores the resilience and collaborative spirit of open-source communities in the face of corporate maneuvers.