The fervent rise of the blockchain revolution has raised numerous questions about open-source software and the democratization of technology. Metaplex, with its new release, has recently found itself amidst an industry-wide debate.

A key recent development in decentralization is Metaplex's introduction of Token Metadata, an on-chain program devised to build, manage, and update Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) on Solana. This move embodies the core values of the open-source development culture that has shaped the crypto industry.