The result is based on ratio of number of commits and code additions from initial and final time ranges.
Initial time range – from 5 Jul, 2023 to 5 Oct, 2023
Final time range – from 5 Apr, 2024 to 5 Jul, 2024
It is basically a number of most active contributors responsible for 80% of contributions.
Bus factor tries to assess "What happens if a key member of the team is hit by a bus?". The more there are key members, the lower the risk.
The Coldcard/firmware repository has a bus factor of 1.
High risk, a lot of knowledge concentrated in a few people
Bus factor was measured on 14 Aug 2024
The Coldcard/firmware GitHub repository houses the firmware for the Coldcard Bitcoin wallet. It's an open-source project designed to support the Coldcard hardware. This hardware gadget is a Bitcoin-only wallet emphasizing strong security and privacy.
Developed by Coinkite, the firmware is implemented in MicroPython for ease of use and flexibility. It allows for changes and upgrades to be made during the device's life cycle. You can easily inspect the code and contribute to the project due to its open-source nature, making it possible for developers and users to collaborate in improving its functionality, security and efficiency.
Please note that for contributing to the project, guidelines are provided. Also, it is important to remember that this firmware plays a critical role in the security of digital assets, so it should be utilized with caution. You should only interact with this repository if you fully understand the security implications of the changes you are making.
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