Don't Kill the Goose That Lays the Golden Eggs

March 2026 witnessed severe supply chain attacks that raised concerns about the security of critical infrastructure, yet these events do not signal the demise of open source software. Critics, including companies that have long profited from open source, argue that the model is broken, but this perspective overlooks the immense value open source has generated, estimated at $8.8 trillion, and the widespread reliance on it. The attacks were sophisticated, targeting open source security tools and CI/CD pipelines for valuable credentials, highlighting attacker economics rather than issues with open source architecture. Closed-source systems face similar vulnerabilities, albeit with less transparency. The attacks underscore the need to support and protect the mostly unpaid maintainers of open source projects. Companies like Socket, founded by open source maintainers, emphasize the importance of investing in the security and sustainability of the open source ecosystem, recognizing its critical role and the need for continued resilience against such threats.

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