Open source innovation is at a crossroads: passion vs. paychecks. Sponsorship platforms like GitHub Sponsors, Open Collective, and Patreon fuel growth—but are they just a band-aid for real funding challenges? Check it out: https://dev.to/zhangwei42/empowering-innovation-the-role-of-open-source-project-sponsorship-platforms-2e46 #opensource #innovation #sponsorship