# #4opens

The #dotcons can not be fixed, the #fashionistas who keep flocking to new
“ethical’ish” ones are the problem, not a solution.

The #4opens are a simple way to judge the value of an “alt/grassroots” tech
project.

* Open data – is the basic part of a project. Without this openness, they cannot function. Open data is essential for transparency and collaboration.
* Open source – refers to “free software.” This keeps development healthy by increasing interconnectedness and fostering serendipity. Open licences, such as Creative Commons. Open source FOSS encourages collaboration and innovation.
* Open “industrial” standards – are foundational for the open internet and WWW Open standards ensure interoperability and compatibility, enabling diverse systems to work together seamlessly.
* Open process – is the most nebulous part but crucial for collaboration and trust. Examples include wikis and activity streams. Open process ensures that project workflows are transparent and participatory.

It’s easy to become a #4opens project and join the #openweb path:

- 2 opens: Bronze badge
- 3 opens: Silver badge
- 4 opens: Gold badge