Cosmos SDK Enterprise Module License Change Impacts Akash Network

Cosmos SDK's GitHub repository indicates a shift in the licensing of its Enterprise module from the Apache-2.0 open-source license to a 'Source Available Evaluation License.' According to Foresight News, this new license permits only non-commercial evaluation, testing, and educational use, requiring separate commercial licenses for business applications. Greg Osuri, founder of the application chain Akash Network, expressed concerns over this change, stating that Akash can no longer use the module for production or commercial purposes, nor can it offer services based on this component to third parties. Previously, Akash planned to migrate to a shared security layer while maintaining some Cosmos integration for interoperability. However, the new licensing terms make it nearly impossible for Akash to remain within the Cosmos ecosystem, which Osuri describes as a 'hostile' adjustment.