After the legal dispute, it appears that Andrew Lee owns the domains, website and any trademarks. This is about as much as Freenode "owned" for christel to sell

After the legal dispute, it appears that Andrew Lee owns the domains, website and any trademarks. This is about as much as Freenode "owned" for christel to sell. The server donors own their servers and can take them elsewhere if they wish. The channel operators own their channels and can take them elsewhere if they wish. The staff own their volunteer labor and can take them elsewhere if they wish. The users own their choice of platform, and can support whichever they wish.