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Open source triumphs when development reaches maturity—think Bitcoin surpassing Fiat, Local Send outshining Airdrop, or NOSTR challenging centralized social media. It’s not just about being free; it’s about what maturity unlocks: control, transparency, and community-driven innovation. Take Bitcoin, a decentralized cryptocurrency that sidesteps government-controlled Fiat currencies. With its network effect foundation, Bitcoin offers security and resistance to inflation—features that mature development has refined over time. Then there’s Local Send, an open-source file-sharing app that breaks free from Airdrop’s Apple-only ecosystem. Its cross-platform flexibility and ability to evolve through community input showcase the power of open source once it hits its stride. And let’s not forget NOSTR, the decentralized social networking protocol that’s redefining online communication. By being open-source, NOSTR provides a censorship-resistant platform where users truly control their data—another win for mature open-source development. These examples highlight a broader truth: when open-source projects overcome early hurdles like funding and technical complexity, they often deliver solutions that proprietary systems can’t match.