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by hiatus 533 days ago
uBlock Origin is GPLv3 and yet this browser does not offer sources.
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My understanding is that it is a browser that supports uBlock Origin. It isn't distributed with it, so the GPL restrictions don't apply.

It is essentially just a fork of Chromium that keeps Manifest v2 support, so that uBlock Origin continues to work.

The branding is concerning though.

That’s a valid point, and one we’ve carefully considered. The technology behind uBlock Browser is also used to develop private-label browsers for independent software publishers, which could be impacted by open-sourcing. However, we’re open to trusted community members or privacy advocates reviewing the source code under an NDA to ensure transparency and reinforce our commitment to privacy.
So you are brazenly violating the UBO license in addition to the trademark? Way to go building trust with the community.