Security News > 2022 > November > Open-source repository SourceHut to remove all cryptocurrency-related projects
Open-source repository SourceHut is pulling the plug on software projects that tap into cryptocurrency and blockchain.
In a post published on Monday, Oct. 31, SourceHut founder and creator Drew DeVault said he would ban projects associated with these technologies, citing their use in "Get-rich-quick" schemes and other types of scams.
Why SourceHut is dropping crypto and blockchain projects.
"The presence of these projects on SourceHut exposes new victims to these scams and is harmful to the reputation of SourceHut and its community."
Though DeVault acknowledged that the basic concept of a blockchain can be useful, he said that projects that market this technology are "Subject to the same social ills as cryptocurrency." As such, blockchain-related projects are being included in the ban.
DeVault said the ban would be applied with some discretion, which means developers who feel their use of cryptocurrency or blockchain "Is not plagued by these social problems" can request permission to host it on SourceHut or appeal its removal by contacting support.