[debarshri]

> If they choose to pivot the project to some form of monetization, that's their right.

It is easier said that done. If there an opensource project and another company that is VC backed that used the project and built out a solution. The opensource developer they pivot to monetization and compete, they are more likely to lose as they don't have clear GTM, marketing and strategy. When you start building something out, your GTM has to be very clearly chalked out.