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May 30, 2021 · R&D Management

Why Freenode’s Takeover Sparked a Massive IRC Exodus and the Rise of Libera.Chat

The takeover of the long‑standing Freenode IRC network by entrepreneur Andrew Lee triggered a wave of resignations, the creation of the rival Libera.Chat service, and a migration of major open‑source projects, raising concerns about governance, control, and the future of community‑driven communication platforms.