This document discusses using blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies to improve governance for open source software projects. It provides background on open source governance models like benevolent dictatorship. It then discusses issues with Bitcoin governance and how other cryptocurrencies are addressing this. The document proposes that blockchain could be used to incentivize contributions and fund development for open source projects through mining or minting of tokens tied to project usage and participation. Several use cases are described like voting, funding, and providing incentives. Considerations for implementing such a system like the currency model and ensuring inclusion of all participants are also discussed.