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steemit · @feelapi · Jul 29 '16 (edited)

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License of steem source code

![steema3b61.png](https://www.steemimg.com/images/2016/07/29/steema3b61.png)

Steem is open source, which means you can check the source code, compile it on your own machine and run it. How about the license model?

## owner

The source code is licensed from 'Steemit, Inc., and contributors.'.  So it means there is a company named 'Steemit, Inc'. and also the contributors, who is contributors?

##  What you can not do

From the license text, you will find that: You CAN NOT:
* change the currency symbols, 'STEEM' and 'SBD' ;
* add new currency symbols;
* change STEEMIT_INIT_PUBLIC_KEY_STR to other value;
* change the private key to start a new blockchain;

But the most important is this sentence: 
"The software is not used with any forks of the Steem blockchain that are not recognized by Steemit, Inc in writing."
I think this means if we can get a permission,  we can create our own forks.

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@admin2017 · Jul 30 '16

Thank you !

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@cm-steem · Jul 30 '16

It's unfortunately not truly <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software">FOSS</a>, but it's not massively important.

👍 feelapi

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@corax · Jul 29 '16

I could not refrain from commenting. Perfectly written! http://aliljoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Good-Job.jpg Saved as a favorite, I love your steem page!

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@isaac.asimov · Jul 29 '16

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@moh-rokib · Jul 29 '16

with the open source, there is nothing reasonable steemit is #scam :)
#cmiiw

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@msjennifer · Jul 29 '16 (edited)

Nice post!

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