Open Source Is Sustainable, According to Experts` The conversation centered on the idea that open source can be a sustainable career path, with clear examples of maintainers making a living through community-sponsored platforms like GitHub Sponsors. The panelists discussed the evolution of open source projects and the importance of companies supporting their development. They highlighted the progress made in recent years, emphasizing that even five years ago, the concept of a community-supported open-source career was considered unrealistic, but today there are multiple examples of people living this dream. The experts concluded that while open source is not perfect, the overall trend in sustainability is positive, and they encouraged maintainers to pursue their passion for open source development.