Can Patreon Save Open Source?
Can Patreon help sustain open source projects financially?
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On Patreon, the average initial pledge amount has increased 22 percent over the past two years. Since 2017, the share of new patrons paying more than $100 per month—or $1,200 per year—has grown 21 percent. (View Highlight)
The normalization of this model may be important for open source going forward. GitHub Stars don't pay your rent after all.