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by bayindirh 400 days ago
> True opensource will maybe happen with RISC-V

...assuming that the particular processor you're using won't have any proprietary extensions or requirements to bootstrap during power on (with a closed source blob, not unlike onboard firmware).

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It's an older device, but NanoPi R4S 2-port router has blob-free Arm RK3399 with OP-TEE support.
That's nice to hear. I don't think it's impossible, but regardless of the architecture, one needs to be diligent while selecting hardware.

Your comment is also parallel to what I tried to say.