Codeberg Bans Cryptocurrency Projects
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Codeberg votes to ban cryptocurrency-related projects from its platform.
Codeberg, a non-profit Git hosting service, has passed a proposal to ban "cryptocurrency related projects," deeming them harmful to its reputation. The policy, approved by a community vote (306-154), lacks a precise definition of what constitutes a cryptocurrency-related project. The ban extends to any content that harms Codeberg's reputation, with crypto projects listed as an example. Critics argue the vague language could be applied to common cryptographic tools like hash libraries or ZK proofs, and that the decision sets a concerning precedent for censorship.
What commenters are saying
Many commenters criticize the ban as a poorly-defined, ethically-motivated overreach that will push developers away. Some support the stance as a legitimate community decision against crypto's association with scams. Others advise self-hosting or decentralized alternatives like Radicle or NostrGit. One commenter notes the irony: Codeberg bans crypto yet uses Forgejo, a fork of Gitea which was originally created by the same community.