Open Source Android Wallet Summary

Coinomi Wallet

• Coinomi Wallet faced controversy due to fraudsters using their code to scam people, leading to a change in their licensing that raised concerns about the transparency of their product.
• Some users appreciate the wallet supporting various coins, including Bcash.
• Concerns were raised about Coinomi re-licensing software originally under GPL3 as closed source.
• The lack of transparency in updates and changes has impacted user trust in the product.
• An issue exists where the source code may differ from the published version, prompting questions about the security of the binaries.
• The wallet was removed from bitcoin.org's recommended wallets due to transparency issues, and there is a request for Coinomi to clarify re-licensing GPL3 software as closed source.

Calendar by Proton

• Proton acknowledged falling short in open-sourcing some products like Calendar and has mentioned working on codebase changes for better transparency.
• Transparency, documentation of changes, and bug fixes have been raised as concerns, impacting user trust in the overall product.

General Comments

• Users expressed a mix of appreciation and concerns about their experiences with various wallets like Coinomi and Proton Calendar.
• Feedback highlighted the importance of transparency, consistency in updates, and the need for clear communication on changes and developments in these products.