IT Services Circle
Jan 24, 2026 · Fundamentals
Why a $10,000 FOSS Grant Still Leaves cURL’s Creator Barely Rich
The article recounts how cURL’s creator Daniel Stenberg received a $10,000 monthly FOSS grant, explores the tool’s massive technical impact and widespread adoption, and analyses why the funding and sponsorship model still falls far short of matching its global usage and development costs.
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