Open Source Observer provides free analytics to assess the impact of open source software contributions on ecosystem health, focusing on the Superchain. It aims to demonstrate the value of these contributions by offering visibility and verifiable proof. Operating without formal governance or a native token, the project has garnered support through grants, including a Builders Grant from Optimism and recognition at an Optimism hackathon. Following its spinout from Protocol Labs in 2023, the team established Kariba Labs to continue development independently.
Value Proposition:
Open Source Observer provides free analytics to measure the impact of open source software (OSS) contributions to ecosystem health. By creating visibility into how various OSS contributions affect the health of the Superchain, Open Source Observer aims to provide verifiable proof that "impact equals profit" for these contributions.
Governance:
Open Source Observer does not have a formal governance process.
Tokenomics:
Open Source Observer does not have a native token
Previous Funding:
In terms of funding, Open Source Observer has received several sources of support. In July 2023, the project received a Builders Grant from Optimism. It also won the "Best App for RetroPGF, Public Goods, or Measuring Impact" track at an Optimism-related hackathon event. When the team spun out from Protocol Labs in July 2023, they received a small nucleation package to cover some startup costs. To continue their work, the team formed an independent company called Kariba Labs.
