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338: The challenges of open source projects being abandoned (with Chainguard's Dan Lorenc)
What the Dev?
What the Dev?
338: The challenges of open source projects being abandoned (with Chainguard's Dan Lorenc)
Jan 13, 2026
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In this episode, Dave interviews Dan Lorenc, CEO and co-founder of Chainguard, about what happens when open source projects are abandoned.
They discuss:
- How to figure out if a project has been abandoned
- The role of companies in sponsoring open source projects
- How foundations play a role in maintaining projects
