Analyzing the Connection Between GitHub Activity of Open Source Software Projects and Relevant Funding & Governance Models

Abstract

Open Source Software (OSS) enables modifications by contributors beyond the initial authors, exemplified by technologies like NFTs, blockchains, and cryptocurrencies. Publicly available code fosters development and advancement of the software. Despite the growth of OSS projects, the impact of varying funding and governance models on GitHub activity remains unclear. This study investigates the correlation between GitHub development activity and the associated funding and governance models of OSS projects. Utilizing Big Query and SQL scripts, extensive data on user activity from multiple terabytes of blockchain-related GitHub projects were analyzed. By examining project metrics and categorizing different project types, this research aims to identify patterns in development trends and activity. The results will offer insights into the factors that influence OSS project success and the effects of different governance structures.

This abstract is part of a collection in which the overarching large project under Dr. Jiasun Li was subdivided into discrete critical tasks that were carried out by multiple individuals or smaller teams. Abstracts in this collection read similarly given the shared project goals, but represent distinct tasks completed by the abstract authors towards finalizing the described analysis.