Decentralizing Open Source: Radicle's Peer-to-Peer Alternative to Vendor-Controlled Code Forges

Open Source Software's independence is threatened by centralized control under single-vendor platforms, creating risks around data sovereignty and sustainability. Radicle offers a peer-to-peer decentralized code forge built on extended Git protocols, enabling developers to reclaim code ownership and resist vendor lock-in. This architecture addresses emerging concerns about platform stability, censorship resistance, and the long-term viability of OSS as a true global public good.