3 D Benchy Sparks Licensing Showdown

08/01/2025 11 min

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Episode Synopsis

Outrage erupts as the creators of 3DBenchy, the iconic 3D printing test model, clamp down on modifications and remixes, igniting debates about copyright, open-source ideals, and the model’s meme-fueled fame. Critics argue the ban undermines its community-driven success, while others suggest this may backfire into a "Streisand effect." Will 3DBenchy sail through the storm or sink under the weight of its own restrictions?

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