Making Open-Source Software Verifiable, Traceable, and Anchored On-Chain
[01]
GitNut brings open-source projects from GitHub onto Solana as verifiable on-chain software objects. It anchors repositories, versions, and releases on-chain, providing transparent provenance, ownership, and coordination—without forcing applications to run on the blockchain.
- Open Source
- On-Chain
- Software
- Solana
- IPFS
- GitNut
- Rust
- Github
- Arweave
- License
- Non-Executional
- Ownership
Making Open-Source Software Verifiable, Traceable, and Anchored On-Chain
[01]
GitNut brings open-source projects from GitHub onto Solana as verifiable on-chain software objects. It anchors repositories, versions, and releases on-chain, providing transparent provenance, ownership, and coordination—without forcing applications to run on the blockchain.
- Open Source
- On-Chain
- Software
- Solana
- IPFS
- GitNut
- Rust
- Github
- Arweave
- License
- Non-Executional
- Ownership
Making Open-Source Software Verifiable, Traceable, and Anchored On-Chain
[01]
GitNut brings open-source projects from GitHub onto Solana as verifiable on-chain software objects. It anchors repositories, versions, and releases on-chain, providing transparent provenance, ownership, and coordination—without forcing applications to run on the blockchain.
- Open Source
- On-Chain
- Software
- Solana
- IPFS
- GitNut
- Rust
- Github
- Arweave
- License
- Non-Executional
- Ownership
FEATURES
[02]
Repo Anchoring
Provenance · Authenticity · Immutability
Versioning
Version History · Traceability · Auditability
Artifact Proofs
Verification · Content Addressing · Integrity
License Integrity
Licensing · Attribution · Compliance
Contributor Rewards
Incentives · Coordination · Attribution
No On-Chain Execution
Non-Executional · Trust Layer
FEATURES
[02]
Repo Anchoring
Versioning
Artifact Proofs
License Integrity
Contributor Rewards
No On-Chain Execution
FEATURES
[02]
Repo Anchoring
Web Development
Artifact Proofs
License Integrity
Contributor Rewards
No On-Chain Execution
How We Work
[03]
[001]
Import
GitNut starts by importing an open-source repository from GitHub. A specific commit, tag, or release is selected and locked as the canonical source, ensuring the project begins from a clearly defined and verifiable state.
[002]
Normalize
The repository is analyzed to extract essential metadata, including project structure, dependencies, license information, and release configuration. This data is normalized into a standard project format, making different codebases comparable, traceable, and easier to verify on-chain.
[003]
Build
GitNut builds the project in a controlled and reproducible environment. The process generates deterministic outputs, along with hashes and build logs that describe exactly how each artifact was produced.
[004]
Store
Build artifacts and release-related metadata are uploaded to content-addressed or permanent storage. This ensures long-term availability while allowing anyone to retrieve and verify the artifacts independently.
[005]
Anchor
All critical references—including source commits, artifact hashes, license data, and metadata—are anchored on-chain via Solana. This creates an immutable and auditable record that ties off-chain software to on-chain truth.
[006]
Launch
Once anchored, the project becomes a verifiable on-chain software object. It can now support versioned releases, transparent provenance, and contributor coordination without changing how the software is built or run.
How We Work
[03]
[001]
Import
GitNut starts by importing an open-source repository from GitHub. A specific commit, tag, or release is selected and locked as the canonical source, ensuring the project begins from a clearly defined and verifiable state.
[002]
Normalize
The repository is analyzed to extract essential metadata, including project structure, dependencies, license information, and release configuration. This data is normalized into a standard project format, making different codebases comparable, traceable, and easier to verify on-chain.
[003]
Build
GitNut builds the project in a controlled and reproducible environment. The process generates deterministic outputs, along with hashes and build logs that describe exactly how each artifact was produced.
[004]
Store
Build artifacts and release-related metadata are uploaded to content-addressed or permanent storage. This ensures long-term availability while allowing anyone to retrieve and verify the artifacts independently.
[005]
Anchor
All critical references—including source commits, artifact hashes, license data, and metadata—are anchored on-chain via Solana. This creates an immutable and auditable record that ties off-chain software to on-chain truth.
[006]
Launch
Once anchored, the project becomes a verifiable on-chain software object. It can now support versioned releases, transparent provenance, and contributor coordination without changing how the software is built or run.
How We Work
[03]
[001]
Import
GitNut starts by importing an open-source repository from GitHub. A specific commit, tag, or release is selected and locked as the canonical source, ensuring the project begins from a clearly defined and verifiable state.
[002]
Normalize
The repository is analyzed to extract essential metadata, including project structure, dependencies, license information, and release configuration. This data is normalized into a standard project format, making different codebases comparable, traceable, and easier to verify on-chain.
[003]
Build
GitNut builds the project in a controlled and reproducible environment. The process generates deterministic outputs, along with hashes and build logs that describe exactly how each artifact was produced.
[004]
Store
Build artifacts and release-related metadata are uploaded to content-addressed or permanent storage. This ensures long-term availability while allowing anyone to retrieve and verify the artifacts independently.
[005]
Anchor
All critical references—including source commits, artifact hashes, license data, and metadata—are anchored on-chain via Solana. This creates an immutable and auditable record that ties off-chain software to on-chain truth.
[006]
Launch
Once anchored, the project becomes a verifiable on-chain software object. It can now support versioned releases, transparent provenance, and contributor coordination without changing how the software is built or run.
FAQ
[04]
Does GitNut run applications on-chain?
No. GitNut does not execute software on-chain. It focuses on anchoring source code, releases, and metadata on-chain for verification, provenance, and coordination, while execution remains off-chain by design.
What exactly gets stored on-chain?
GitNut stores cryptographic references and metadata on-chain, including source commit identifiers, artifact hashes, license information, and version records—not the full codebase or binaries themselves.
How is GitNut different from deploying smart contracts?
Smart contracts are programs that execute on-chain. GitNut treats software as a verifiable object: it records identity, history, and ownership on-chain without requiring the software to be rewritten as a contract.
Do developers need to change their existing workflow?
No. GitNut is designed to extend existing workflows. Projects continue to use GitHub and standard build tools as usual, with GitNut adding an on-chain verification layer on top.
How does GitNut handle open-source licenses?
License data is preserved and anchored alongside each release. This ensures attribution remains intact and downstream usage can be verified against the original license terms.
Why is Solana used as the on-chain layer?
Solana provides high-performance, low-cost transactions and a robust account model, making it well-suited for maintaining software registries, version records, and coordination mechanisms at scale.
Who is GitNut for?
GitNut is built for open-source maintainers, contributors, and teams who want stronger guarantees around software provenance, transparent releases, and on-chain coordination—without turning their applications into blockchain programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about anchoring open-source software on-chain.
FAQ
[04]
Does GitNut run applications on-chain?
No. GitNut does not execute software on-chain. It focuses on anchoring source code, releases, and metadata on-chain for verification, provenance, and coordination, while execution remains off-chain by design.
What exactly gets stored on-chain?
GitNut stores cryptographic references and metadata on-chain, including source commit identifiers, artifact hashes, license information, and version records—not the full codebase or binaries themselves.
How is GitNut different from deploying smart contracts?
Smart contracts are programs that execute on-chain. GitNut treats software as a verifiable object: it records identity, history, and ownership on-chain without requiring the software to be rewritten as a contract.
Do developers need to change their existing workflow?
No. GitNut is designed to extend existing workflows. Projects continue to use GitHub and standard build tools as usual, with GitNut adding an on-chain verification layer on top.
How does GitNut handle open-source licenses?
License data is preserved and anchored alongside each release. This ensures attribution remains intact and downstream usage can be verified against the original license terms.
Why is Solana used as the on-chain layer?
Solana provides high-performance, low-cost transactions and a robust account model, making it well-suited for maintaining software registries, version records, and coordination mechanisms at scale.
Who is GitNut for?
GitNut is built for open-source maintainers, contributors, and teams who want stronger guarantees around software provenance, transparent releases, and on-chain coordination—without turning their applications into blockchain programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about anchoring open-source software on-chain.
FAQ
[04]
Does GitNut run applications on-chain?
No. GitNut does not execute software on-chain. It focuses on anchoring source code, releases, and metadata on-chain for verification, provenance, and coordination, while execution remains off-chain by design.
What exactly gets stored on-chain?
GitNut stores cryptographic references and metadata on-chain, including source commit identifiers, artifact hashes, license information, and version records—not the full codebase or binaries themselves.
How is GitNut different from deploying smart contracts?
Smart contracts are programs that execute on-chain. GitNut treats software as a verifiable object: it records identity, history, and ownership on-chain without requiring the software to be rewritten as a contract.
Do developers need to change their existing workflow?
No. GitNut is designed to extend existing workflows. Projects continue to use GitHub and standard build tools as usual, with GitNut adding an on-chain verification layer on top.
How does GitNut handle open-source licenses?
License data is preserved and anchored alongside each release. This ensures attribution remains intact and downstream usage can be verified against the original license terms.
Why is Solana used as the on-chain layer?
Solana provides high-performance, low-cost transactions and a robust account model, making it well-suited for maintaining software registries, version records, and coordination mechanisms at scale.
Who is GitNut for?
GitNut is built for open-source maintainers, contributors, and teams who want stronger guarantees around software provenance, transparent releases, and on-chain coordination—without turning their applications into blockchain programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about anchoring open-source software on-chain.
Making Open-Source Software Verifiable, Traceable, and Anchored On-Chain
[01]
GitNut brings open-source projects from GitHub onto Solana as verifiable on-chain software objects. It anchors repositories, versions, and releases on-chain, providing transparent provenance, ownership, and coordination—without forcing applications to run on the blockchain.
- Open Source
- On-Chain
- Software
- Solana
- IPFS
- GitNut
- Rust
- Github
- Arweave
- License
- Non-Executional
- Ownership
Making Open-Source Software Verifiable, Traceable, and Anchored On-Chain
[01]
GitNut brings open-source projects from GitHub onto Solana as verifiable on-chain software objects. It anchors repositories, versions, and releases on-chain, providing transparent provenance, ownership, and coordination—without forcing applications to run on the blockchain.
- Open Source
- On-Chain
- Software
- Solana
- IPFS
- GitNut
- Rust
- Github
- Arweave
- License
- Non-Executional
- Ownership
Making Open-Source Software Verifiable, Traceable, and Anchored On-Chain
[01]
GitNut brings open-source projects from GitHub onto Solana as verifiable on-chain software objects. It anchors repositories, versions, and releases on-chain, providing transparent provenance, ownership, and coordination—without forcing applications to run on the blockchain.
- Open Source
- On-Chain
- Software
- Solana
- IPFS
- GitNut
- Rust
- Github
- Arweave
- License
- Non-Executional
- Ownership
FEATURES
[02]
Repo Anchoring
Provenance · Authenticity · Immutability
Versioning
Version History · Traceability · Auditability
Artifact Proofs
Verification · Content Addressing · Integrity
License Integrity
Licensing · Attribution · Compliance
Contributor Rewards
Incentives · Coordination · Attribution
No On-Chain Execution
Non-Executional · Trust Layer
FEATURES
[02]
Repo Anchoring
Versioning
Artifact Proofs
License Integrity
Contributor Rewards
No On-Chain Execution
FEATURES
[02]
Repo Anchoring
Web Development
Artifact Proofs
License Integrity
Contributor Rewards
No On-Chain Execution
How We Work
[03]
[001]
Import
GitNut starts by importing an open-source repository from GitHub. A specific commit, tag, or release is selected and locked as the canonical source, ensuring the project begins from a clearly defined and verifiable state.
[002]
Normalize
The repository is analyzed to extract essential metadata, including project structure, dependencies, license information, and release configuration. This data is normalized into a standard project format, making different codebases comparable, traceable, and easier to verify on-chain.
[003]
Build
GitNut builds the project in a controlled and reproducible environment. The process generates deterministic outputs, along with hashes and build logs that describe exactly how each artifact was produced.
[004]
Store
Build artifacts and release-related metadata are uploaded to content-addressed or permanent storage. This ensures long-term availability while allowing anyone to retrieve and verify the artifacts independently.
[005]
Anchor
All critical references—including source commits, artifact hashes, license data, and metadata—are anchored on-chain via Solana. This creates an immutable and auditable record that ties off-chain software to on-chain truth.
[006]
Launch
Once anchored, the project becomes a verifiable on-chain software object. It can now support versioned releases, transparent provenance, and contributor coordination without changing how the software is built or run.
How We Work
[03]
[001]
Import
GitNut starts by importing an open-source repository from GitHub. A specific commit, tag, or release is selected and locked as the canonical source, ensuring the project begins from a clearly defined and verifiable state.
[002]
Normalize
The repository is analyzed to extract essential metadata, including project structure, dependencies, license information, and release configuration. This data is normalized into a standard project format, making different codebases comparable, traceable, and easier to verify on-chain.
[003]
Build
GitNut builds the project in a controlled and reproducible environment. The process generates deterministic outputs, along with hashes and build logs that describe exactly how each artifact was produced.
[004]
Store
Build artifacts and release-related metadata are uploaded to content-addressed or permanent storage. This ensures long-term availability while allowing anyone to retrieve and verify the artifacts independently.
[005]
Anchor
All critical references—including source commits, artifact hashes, license data, and metadata—are anchored on-chain via Solana. This creates an immutable and auditable record that ties off-chain software to on-chain truth.
[006]
Launch
Once anchored, the project becomes a verifiable on-chain software object. It can now support versioned releases, transparent provenance, and contributor coordination without changing how the software is built or run.
How We Work
[03]
[001]
Import
GitNut starts by importing an open-source repository from GitHub. A specific commit, tag, or release is selected and locked as the canonical source, ensuring the project begins from a clearly defined and verifiable state.
[002]
Normalize
The repository is analyzed to extract essential metadata, including project structure, dependencies, license information, and release configuration. This data is normalized into a standard project format, making different codebases comparable, traceable, and easier to verify on-chain.
[003]
Build
GitNut builds the project in a controlled and reproducible environment. The process generates deterministic outputs, along with hashes and build logs that describe exactly how each artifact was produced.
[004]
Store
Build artifacts and release-related metadata are uploaded to content-addressed or permanent storage. This ensures long-term availability while allowing anyone to retrieve and verify the artifacts independently.
[005]
Anchor
All critical references—including source commits, artifact hashes, license data, and metadata—are anchored on-chain via Solana. This creates an immutable and auditable record that ties off-chain software to on-chain truth.
[006]
Launch
Once anchored, the project becomes a verifiable on-chain software object. It can now support versioned releases, transparent provenance, and contributor coordination without changing how the software is built or run.
FAQ
[04]
Does GitNut run applications on-chain?
No. GitNut does not execute software on-chain. It focuses on anchoring source code, releases, and metadata on-chain for verification, provenance, and coordination, while execution remains off-chain by design.
What exactly gets stored on-chain?
GitNut stores cryptographic references and metadata on-chain, including source commit identifiers, artifact hashes, license information, and version records—not the full codebase or binaries themselves.
How is GitNut different from deploying smart contracts?
Smart contracts are programs that execute on-chain. GitNut treats software as a verifiable object: it records identity, history, and ownership on-chain without requiring the software to be rewritten as a contract.
Do developers need to change their existing workflow?
No. GitNut is designed to extend existing workflows. Projects continue to use GitHub and standard build tools as usual, with GitNut adding an on-chain verification layer on top.
How does GitNut handle open-source licenses?
License data is preserved and anchored alongside each release. This ensures attribution remains intact and downstream usage can be verified against the original license terms.
Why is Solana used as the on-chain layer?
Solana provides high-performance, low-cost transactions and a robust account model, making it well-suited for maintaining software registries, version records, and coordination mechanisms at scale.
Who is GitNut for?
GitNut is built for open-source maintainers, contributors, and teams who want stronger guarantees around software provenance, transparent releases, and on-chain coordination—without turning their applications into blockchain programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about anchoring open-source software on-chain.
FAQ
[04]
Does GitNut run applications on-chain?
No. GitNut does not execute software on-chain. It focuses on anchoring source code, releases, and metadata on-chain for verification, provenance, and coordination, while execution remains off-chain by design.
What exactly gets stored on-chain?
GitNut stores cryptographic references and metadata on-chain, including source commit identifiers, artifact hashes, license information, and version records—not the full codebase or binaries themselves.
How is GitNut different from deploying smart contracts?
Smart contracts are programs that execute on-chain. GitNut treats software as a verifiable object: it records identity, history, and ownership on-chain without requiring the software to be rewritten as a contract.
Do developers need to change their existing workflow?
No. GitNut is designed to extend existing workflows. Projects continue to use GitHub and standard build tools as usual, with GitNut adding an on-chain verification layer on top.
How does GitNut handle open-source licenses?
License data is preserved and anchored alongside each release. This ensures attribution remains intact and downstream usage can be verified against the original license terms.
Why is Solana used as the on-chain layer?
Solana provides high-performance, low-cost transactions and a robust account model, making it well-suited for maintaining software registries, version records, and coordination mechanisms at scale.
Who is GitNut for?
GitNut is built for open-source maintainers, contributors, and teams who want stronger guarantees around software provenance, transparent releases, and on-chain coordination—without turning their applications into blockchain programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about anchoring open-source software on-chain.
FAQ
[04]
Does GitNut run applications on-chain?
No. GitNut does not execute software on-chain. It focuses on anchoring source code, releases, and metadata on-chain for verification, provenance, and coordination, while execution remains off-chain by design.
What exactly gets stored on-chain?
GitNut stores cryptographic references and metadata on-chain, including source commit identifiers, artifact hashes, license information, and version records—not the full codebase or binaries themselves.
How is GitNut different from deploying smart contracts?
Smart contracts are programs that execute on-chain. GitNut treats software as a verifiable object: it records identity, history, and ownership on-chain without requiring the software to be rewritten as a contract.
Do developers need to change their existing workflow?
No. GitNut is designed to extend existing workflows. Projects continue to use GitHub and standard build tools as usual, with GitNut adding an on-chain verification layer on top.
How does GitNut handle open-source licenses?
License data is preserved and anchored alongside each release. This ensures attribution remains intact and downstream usage can be verified against the original license terms.
Why is Solana used as the on-chain layer?
Solana provides high-performance, low-cost transactions and a robust account model, making it well-suited for maintaining software registries, version records, and coordination mechanisms at scale.
Who is GitNut for?
GitNut is built for open-source maintainers, contributors, and teams who want stronger guarantees around software provenance, transparent releases, and on-chain coordination—without turning their applications into blockchain programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about anchoring open-source software on-chain.
Making Open-Source Software Verifiable, Traceable, and Anchored On-Chain
[01]
GitNut brings open-source projects from GitHub onto Solana as verifiable on-chain software objects. It anchors repositories, versions, and releases on-chain, providing transparent provenance, ownership, and coordination—without forcing applications to run on the blockchain.
- Open Source
- On-Chain
- Software
- Solana
- IPFS
- GitNut
- Rust
- Github
- Arweave
- License
- Non-Executional
- Ownership
Making Open-Source Software Verifiable, Traceable, and Anchored On-Chain
[01]
GitNut brings open-source projects from GitHub onto Solana as verifiable on-chain software objects. It anchors repositories, versions, and releases on-chain, providing transparent provenance, ownership, and coordination—without forcing applications to run on the blockchain.
- Open Source
- On-Chain
- Software
- Solana
- IPFS
- GitNut
- Rust
- Github
- Arweave
- License
- Non-Executional
- Ownership
Making Open-Source Software Verifiable, Traceable, and Anchored On-Chain
[01]
GitNut brings open-source projects from GitHub onto Solana as verifiable on-chain software objects. It anchors repositories, versions, and releases on-chain, providing transparent provenance, ownership, and coordination—without forcing applications to run on the blockchain.
- Open Source
- On-Chain
- Software
- Solana
- IPFS
- GitNut
- Rust
- Github
- Arweave
- License
- Non-Executional
- Ownership
FEATURES
[02]
Repo Anchoring
Provenance · Authenticity · Immutability
Versioning
Version History · Traceability · Auditability
Artifact Proofs
Verification · Content Addressing · Integrity
License Integrity
Licensing · Attribution · Compliance
Contributor Rewards
Incentives · Coordination · Attribution
No On-Chain Execution
Non-Executional · Trust Layer
FEATURES
[02]
Repo Anchoring
Versioning
Artifact Proofs
License Integrity
Contributor Rewards
No On-Chain Execution
FEATURES
[02]
Repo Anchoring
Web Development
Artifact Proofs
License Integrity
Contributor Rewards
No On-Chain Execution
How We Work
[03]
[001]
Import
GitNut starts by importing an open-source repository from GitHub. A specific commit, tag, or release is selected and locked as the canonical source, ensuring the project begins from a clearly defined and verifiable state.
[002]
Normalize
The repository is analyzed to extract essential metadata, including project structure, dependencies, license information, and release configuration. This data is normalized into a standard project format, making different codebases comparable, traceable, and easier to verify on-chain.
[003]
Build
GitNut builds the project in a controlled and reproducible environment. The process generates deterministic outputs, along with hashes and build logs that describe exactly how each artifact was produced.
[004]
Store
Build artifacts and release-related metadata are uploaded to content-addressed or permanent storage. This ensures long-term availability while allowing anyone to retrieve and verify the artifacts independently.
[005]
Anchor
All critical references—including source commits, artifact hashes, license data, and metadata—are anchored on-chain via Solana. This creates an immutable and auditable record that ties off-chain software to on-chain truth.
[006]
Launch
Once anchored, the project becomes a verifiable on-chain software object. It can now support versioned releases, transparent provenance, and contributor coordination without changing how the software is built or run.
How We Work
[03]
[001]
Import
GitNut starts by importing an open-source repository from GitHub. A specific commit, tag, or release is selected and locked as the canonical source, ensuring the project begins from a clearly defined and verifiable state.
[002]
Normalize
The repository is analyzed to extract essential metadata, including project structure, dependencies, license information, and release configuration. This data is normalized into a standard project format, making different codebases comparable, traceable, and easier to verify on-chain.
[003]
Build
GitNut builds the project in a controlled and reproducible environment. The process generates deterministic outputs, along with hashes and build logs that describe exactly how each artifact was produced.
[004]
Store
Build artifacts and release-related metadata are uploaded to content-addressed or permanent storage. This ensures long-term availability while allowing anyone to retrieve and verify the artifacts independently.
[005]
Anchor
All critical references—including source commits, artifact hashes, license data, and metadata—are anchored on-chain via Solana. This creates an immutable and auditable record that ties off-chain software to on-chain truth.
[006]
Launch
Once anchored, the project becomes a verifiable on-chain software object. It can now support versioned releases, transparent provenance, and contributor coordination without changing how the software is built or run.
How We Work
[03]
[001]
Import
GitNut starts by importing an open-source repository from GitHub. A specific commit, tag, or release is selected and locked as the canonical source, ensuring the project begins from a clearly defined and verifiable state.
[002]
Normalize
The repository is analyzed to extract essential metadata, including project structure, dependencies, license information, and release configuration. This data is normalized into a standard project format, making different codebases comparable, traceable, and easier to verify on-chain.
[003]
Build
GitNut builds the project in a controlled and reproducible environment. The process generates deterministic outputs, along with hashes and build logs that describe exactly how each artifact was produced.
[004]
Store
Build artifacts and release-related metadata are uploaded to content-addressed or permanent storage. This ensures long-term availability while allowing anyone to retrieve and verify the artifacts independently.
[005]
Anchor
All critical references—including source commits, artifact hashes, license data, and metadata—are anchored on-chain via Solana. This creates an immutable and auditable record that ties off-chain software to on-chain truth.
[006]
Launch
Once anchored, the project becomes a verifiable on-chain software object. It can now support versioned releases, transparent provenance, and contributor coordination without changing how the software is built or run.
FAQ
[04]
Does GitNut run applications on-chain?
No. GitNut does not execute software on-chain. It focuses on anchoring source code, releases, and metadata on-chain for verification, provenance, and coordination, while execution remains off-chain by design.
What exactly gets stored on-chain?
GitNut stores cryptographic references and metadata on-chain, including source commit identifiers, artifact hashes, license information, and version records—not the full codebase or binaries themselves.
How is GitNut different from deploying smart contracts?
Smart contracts are programs that execute on-chain. GitNut treats software as a verifiable object: it records identity, history, and ownership on-chain without requiring the software to be rewritten as a contract.
Do developers need to change their existing workflow?
No. GitNut is designed to extend existing workflows. Projects continue to use GitHub and standard build tools as usual, with GitNut adding an on-chain verification layer on top.
How does GitNut handle open-source licenses?
License data is preserved and anchored alongside each release. This ensures attribution remains intact and downstream usage can be verified against the original license terms.
Why is Solana used as the on-chain layer?
Solana provides high-performance, low-cost transactions and a robust account model, making it well-suited for maintaining software registries, version records, and coordination mechanisms at scale.
Who is GitNut for?
GitNut is built for open-source maintainers, contributors, and teams who want stronger guarantees around software provenance, transparent releases, and on-chain coordination—without turning their applications into blockchain programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about anchoring open-source software on-chain.
FAQ
[04]
Does GitNut run applications on-chain?
No. GitNut does not execute software on-chain. It focuses on anchoring source code, releases, and metadata on-chain for verification, provenance, and coordination, while execution remains off-chain by design.
What exactly gets stored on-chain?
GitNut stores cryptographic references and metadata on-chain, including source commit identifiers, artifact hashes, license information, and version records—not the full codebase or binaries themselves.
How is GitNut different from deploying smart contracts?
Smart contracts are programs that execute on-chain. GitNut treats software as a verifiable object: it records identity, history, and ownership on-chain without requiring the software to be rewritten as a contract.
Do developers need to change their existing workflow?
No. GitNut is designed to extend existing workflows. Projects continue to use GitHub and standard build tools as usual, with GitNut adding an on-chain verification layer on top.
How does GitNut handle open-source licenses?
License data is preserved and anchored alongside each release. This ensures attribution remains intact and downstream usage can be verified against the original license terms.
Why is Solana used as the on-chain layer?
Solana provides high-performance, low-cost transactions and a robust account model, making it well-suited for maintaining software registries, version records, and coordination mechanisms at scale.
Who is GitNut for?
GitNut is built for open-source maintainers, contributors, and teams who want stronger guarantees around software provenance, transparent releases, and on-chain coordination—without turning their applications into blockchain programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about anchoring open-source software on-chain.
FAQ
[04]
Does GitNut run applications on-chain?
No. GitNut does not execute software on-chain. It focuses on anchoring source code, releases, and metadata on-chain for verification, provenance, and coordination, while execution remains off-chain by design.
What exactly gets stored on-chain?
GitNut stores cryptographic references and metadata on-chain, including source commit identifiers, artifact hashes, license information, and version records—not the full codebase or binaries themselves.
How is GitNut different from deploying smart contracts?
Smart contracts are programs that execute on-chain. GitNut treats software as a verifiable object: it records identity, history, and ownership on-chain without requiring the software to be rewritten as a contract.
Do developers need to change their existing workflow?
No. GitNut is designed to extend existing workflows. Projects continue to use GitHub and standard build tools as usual, with GitNut adding an on-chain verification layer on top.
How does GitNut handle open-source licenses?
License data is preserved and anchored alongside each release. This ensures attribution remains intact and downstream usage can be verified against the original license terms.
Why is Solana used as the on-chain layer?
Solana provides high-performance, low-cost transactions and a robust account model, making it well-suited for maintaining software registries, version records, and coordination mechanisms at scale.
Who is GitNut for?
GitNut is built for open-source maintainers, contributors, and teams who want stronger guarantees around software provenance, transparent releases, and on-chain coordination—without turning their applications into blockchain programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about anchoring open-source software on-chain.