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Why I Licensed Everything Apache 2.0

License choice is a product decision, not just a legal formality. Apache 2.0 over MIT isn't paranoia — it's the patent protection clause, which matters specifically for security software.

Rene Fichtmueller / 2026-05-15 / ~2 min read min read