I think many more failed startups would consider open sourcing their code if   this was normalized

Just flip the switch, no other work necessary

(assuming they have decent security hygiene, but this should be a given)

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Also Maybe did this too

https://github.com/maybe-finance/maybe

(assuming they have decent security hygiene, but this should be a given)

https://github.com/konfig-dev/konfig

great idea sailor. exactly the sort of thing to encourage in the world

This is the way! Becoming increasingly convinced of the open-source future.

Is this a sign of respect in human culture?

I instantly trust products that are open source
open sourcing a failed product could very well revive the product

Lambo is open sourced

We made sure our code is complete, audited 4 times and open sourced.

Be the standard you want to see