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[](https://3speak.tv/watch?v=networkstate.mp3/grtzdfuu) ▶️ Watch on 3Speak Securing Digital Rights for Communities (Game Theory and Governance of Scalable Blockchains for Use in Digital Network States) Chapter 9 Why Free Open Source Software (FOSS) Is Needed for Security If its Free and Open Source Software, eradicating it is like playing "Whac-a-mole" Introduction As decentralised ecosystems grow in scope especially those aiming to preserve individual freedoms, resist censorship, and protect digital human rights free and open source software (FOSS) proves indispensable. When projects rely on proprietary code, they introduce single points of failure and compromise transparency, directly weakening collective security. Below, we delve into why FOSS is central to reliable blockchain governance and how it upholds the deeper principles of decentralisation and self-sovereignty. 9.1. Ensuring Transparency and Trust Visible Codebase Enhanced Accountability: Making the full codebase public forc