> Crowdfunding of OSS still seems to me like a problem that must have a solution. I just don't know what it is. I'd say with 3rd party platforms the solution i

> Crowdfunding of OSS still seems to me like a problem that must have a solution. I just don't know what it is. I'd say with 3rd party platforms the solution is marketing. Look at patreon.com that is mentioned in this thread. It grew from Youtube vloggers. These people know how to get attention :) As a 3rd party FOSS funding platform, you have to provide exceptional quality service and added value. FOSS projects already have their "Donate" pages. You have to convince them and their users that your service is somehow superior. Hence, you need to build a super valuable network of funders through marketing of some kind, be it viral or direct.