I get where you’re coming from, but the distinction is pretty straightforward: Hollow is the platform, and plugins are extensions that users install separately. The open source requirement for verified plugins isn’t about fairness between the platform and developers, it’s about ensuring transparency for users when they install third-party extensions.
That said, not all plugins have to be open source, developers are free to create private or commercial plugins, and they will still be available inside the app. They just won’t carry the verified label, which exists purely to help users make informed choices.
That said, not all plugins have to be open source, developers are free to create private or commercial plugins, and they will still be available inside the app. They just won’t carry the verified label, which exists purely to help users make informed choices.