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Gumroad Goes Open Source After Helping Creators Earn $1 Billion

E-commerce platform Gumroad has announced it is officially open-sourcing its entire codebase, marking a significant milestone for the creator economy platform that has helped creators earn over $1 billion since its founding in 2011.

The company shared the news on X, highlighting that after 14 years of supporting independent creators, they're now giving everyone direct access to their complete codebase via GitHub.

This move to open source brings several notable benefits for creators using the platform, including:

More features shipped faster
Quicker bug fixes
The ability to launch independent marketplaces
An option to self-host with 0% fees

Founded by Sahil Lavingia in 2011, Gumroad has become a popular platform for creators to sell digital products such as e-books, music, videos, and software, as well as physical goods directly to their audience without the need for a complex e-commerce setup.

The decision to open source the platform could represent a significant shift in the creator economy landscape, potentially allowing for more customized creator marketplaces and removing traditional platform fees through self-hosting options.

Developers and creators interested in exploring or contributing to the codebase can access it on GitHub at https://github.com/antiwork/gumroad.

This development comes at a time when many creators are seeking more control over their digital storefronts and looking for ways to reduce platform dependencies and fees. Gumroad's move could provide a template for other creator economy platforms considering similar open-source strategies.

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