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Great to see that WikiTree is getting an independent oversight body (or whatever the right term might be). I'm not sure quite how they're going to be ensuring that the data is transferred to the Foundation in case of the demise of the company, but it's good that they're thinking about it.
G2G: Announcing The WikiTree Foundation, Inc., 2 November 2026 by Debi Hoag:
The Foundation has a very narrowly defined mission. It will not be operating anything on WikiTree or spending money on anything other than fundraising and preparing itself for the day that it may be needed. That day would come if the WikiTree Company, or its successor, is no longer willing or able to continue hosting WikiTree as a free service that is open to everyone.
Currently, the WikiTree Company is able to provide WikiTree for free as its expenses are covered by advertisements that appear on public pages. (These ads only appear for those who do not sign the Honor Code, so you may need to log out to see them.) This model has worked for over 10 years. But it may not always work. Nothing is certain.
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