Bitnami's 'rug pull', Helm's future, and questions of community

On September 29, Bitnami goes much more premium, and the software community needs to consider its approach to deployment.

Phillip de Wet

Sep 25, 2025 - 4 min read

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There is no dispute that on Monday, September 29, things will change at Bitnami, something of a bedrock institution after 18 years in business.

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