Open Source Strategy

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Open source is more than code—it's co-creation, trust, and building for the future together. This document outlines our approach to building sustainable open source infrastructure for the XRP Ledger ecosystem.

Section 1: Vision

Mission Statement

To accelerate XRP Ledger adoption by providing world-class open source tools, education, and sustainable funding for builders.

Scope

We focus on infrastructure that benefits the entire ecosystem—tools that any developer can use, documentation that anyone can learn from, and funding that recognizes contribution to the commons.

Key Metrics
Total Projects19
Open Source9
LicenseMIT / Apache 2.0
Funding ModelRetro-funding

Section 2: Guiding Principles

PRIN-01

Build in Public

All development happens in the open. Roadmaps, discussions, and decisions are visible to everyone. Transparency builds trust and invites collaboration.

PRIN-02

Community First

We prioritize the needs of the broader XRPL ecosystem over any single stakeholder. Tools are built to empower developers, not to create dependencies.

PRIN-03

Permissive Licensing

All projects use permissive licenses (MIT, Apache 2.0) to maximize adoption and minimize friction. Fork freely, build freely.

PRIN-04

Documentation as Code

Comprehensive documentation is not optional. Every project ships with guides, examples, and API references maintained alongside the code.

PRIN-05

Sustainable Funding

Through Glow and community grants, we ensure contributors are compensated fairly. Open source work deserves recognition and support.

Section 3: Three Pillars

PIL-A

Software & Tools

  • Developer SDKs and libraries
  • Infrastructure services
  • Community applications
  • Testing and debugging tools
PIL-B

Education

  • Documentation and guides
  • Tutorial series
  • Code examples and boilerplates
  • Workshop materials
PIL-C

Retro-Funding

  • Glow funding waves
  • Contributor recognition
  • Grant programs
  • Ecosystem investments

Section 4: Strategic Timeline

2024XRPL Commons establishedDONE
2024Initial product catalog launchedDONE
2025Glow retro-funding program beginsACTIVE
2025Developer tooling expansionACTIVE
2025Education platform launchPLANNED

Section 5: Get Started

Ready to contribute? Here's how to get involved with XRPL Commons.

Document version 1.0 · Last updated Dec 2025