Jack Dorsey Endorses Decentralized GitHub Alternative
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has signaled support for a blockchain-based version control platform, responding with a simple "Yes" to a developer's proposal for a decentralized GitHub alternative. The exchange occurred after a programmer reported an account suspension on Microsoft-owned GitHub, reigniting debates about centralized platform vulnerabilities.
Dorsey's terse endorsement mirrors his previous Web3 ventures like BitChat and WHITE Noise. While Git's underlying technology already operates as a distributed version control system, industry adoption remains concentrated on centralized hubs like GitHub and GitLab due to their user-friendly interfaces.
Market observers speculate whether Dorsey will launch a native solution or support existing decentralized protocols. The concept faces technical and adoption hurdles despite available infrastructure, with most developers prioritizing convenience over decentralization principles.