Bloks' Shift to Business Source License Due to Support Disputes with EOS/Vaulta

Prior to anyone wondering why Bloks ceased supporting EOS and Vaulta, I want to clarify the reasons. Proton, the company behind Bloks, demanded a $1.5 million upfront fee with no assurances of ongoing support or software maintenance. We then transitioned the Antelope blockchain software to a business source license, offering them the latest updates (Spring 1.0 at that time) in exchange for continued support of the EOS blockchain, now rebranded as Vaulta, along with some of their proprietary technologies. They refused this proposal because they were unwilling to share their tech with us. This experience led us to adopt the business source license model, which means no more free software support for other blockchains that do not actively contribute to the EOS/Vaulta ecosystem. The decision was driven by a desire to ensure mutual contributions and to prevent unreciprocated reliance on open-source software that benefits outside parties without their support. In essence, this shift highlights the importance of fair collaboration and support within blockchain ecosystems. It underscores that proprietary technologies and strategic support should be mutually beneficial, and support should not be a one-sided effort. Developers and companies should carefully consider licensing models and support policies to protect their interests and foster contributions. Moving forward, I recommend that organizations exploring blockchain software alliances should establish clear terms that incentivize contribution and support from all parties involved. Relying solely on free, open-source software can lead to unsustainable support relationships. Instead, structured licensing models and support agreements can foster healthier collaborations that benefit the entire community.