Platform-Independent Open Source Code Signing Infrastructure

P6/10April 8, 2026

WhatA non-profit or cooperative code signing certificate authority and distribution infrastructure that lets open-source projects sign and distribute Windows/Mac binaries without depending on any single platform vendor's account approval.

SignalCritical security tools like VeraCrypt and WireGuard can have their entire distribution pipeline killed overnight by a single platform vendor's opaque account termination process, with no recourse or human support available.

Why NowMicrosoft's simultaneous termination of VeraCrypt and WireGuard signing accounts in 2026 has created a crisis moment, the EU Digital Markets Act is creating regulatory tailwinds for independent signing, and developer trust in platform gatekeepers is at an all-time low.

MarketTens of thousands of open-source projects distributing Windows binaries; paid tier for commercial software companies facing the same risk. SignPath exists but is small; no dominant independent player. TAM $200M+ across code signing, notarization, and secure distribution.

MoatTrust and network effects — once you become the default signing authority trusted by OS vendors and used by major open-source projects, switching costs are enormous and reputation compounds.

Microsoft terminates VeraCrypt account, halting Windows updates View discussion ↗ · Article ↗ · 551 pts · April 8, 2026

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