[simias]

Is there a single example in recent memory of an open protocol achieving mainstream success without being sponsored by a large company?

I really wish something like this Solid protocol would succeed, but I don't see how you could generate enough momentum for it at the moment.

[lolinder]

I'm not aware of any, no, and there's 0 incentive for any large company to sponsor one.

[atatatat]

Which large company sponsors Bitcoin?

ActivityPub?

Matrix (before they landed their gov contracts etc)?