What is the difference between Ties and Oasis DDB? Both are databases, both are decentralized and distributed. Technologies are alike, yet models are different.
TiesDB is an open-source decentralized database technology.
OasisDDB is a commercial project built upon TiesDB technology, that provides client support, marketing functions and consulting.
Actually, such a division is widespread in the world of open source technologies. Let’s look at examples:
1. Storj is a nice example from crypto-field. While Storj is an open-source technology anyone can use, there is also Tardigrade that makes Storj commercial usage possible under Service Level Agreement.
2. Nginx.org and Nginx.com is another example of successful coexisting of an open-source project with a commercial company that is a part of an F5 Networks. While anyone can enjoy using the web server, there is also a company that runs technology development and client support.
3. A far more well-known example is Linux family of operating systems that lives a life of its own, though it gave rise to a numerous commercial distributives such as RedHat, Ubuntu and many other.
4. Well known MySql also comes in two forms. One is community driven open source edition, and the other is Mysql Enterprise, a subscription-based service by Oracle.
As we can see, splitting commercial entity and technology is an immensely successful practice, beneficial for both technology users and company clients. The latter may enjoy the technology to the full - open-source nature makes it a public good anyone can use in whatever way they want; the former receive all is needed to run a business utilizing a technology - client support, consulting and any commercial assistance necessary. Technology stays independent, while businesses using it may enjoy its full potential thanks to assistance from the team that brought the technology.
Ties.DB was always intended to be as independent and decentralized as a system might be, and Ties.DB team always kept up to this promise. Simultaneously, we are aware of the demand for decentralized databases coming from big structures and commercial organizations. To guarantee the best chances for this revolutionary technology to spread in the business world we are ready to provide assistance for all interested parties on commercial basis.
This way, we can make Oasis.DDB more commercial-friendly and let it develop a more client-oriented, personalized approach while preserving Ties.DB more community-driven and open source. by doing so we can guarantee that decentralized database technology will become as popular as it deserves.