Turso
https://github.com/tursodatabase/turso
Turso Database is a work-in-progress SQLite-compatible database engine written in Rust that aims to be the next evolution of SQLite. The project offers SQLite compatibility for SQL dialect, file formats, and the C API, while adding modern features like asynchronous I/O support with io_uring on Linux and native bindings for JavaScript/WebAssembly, Rust, Go, Python, and Java.
Turso represents a complete rewrite approach rather than a fork, with planned features including concurrent writes via BEGIN CONCURRENT, vector search indexing, and improved schema management. While currently under heavy development and not production-ready, it replaces the company's previous libSQL fork as their primary direction for modernizing SQLite with Rust's memory safety and performance benefits.
Graphite Editor
https://github.com/GraphiteEditor/Graphite
Graphite is an open-source 2D graphics editor that combines traditional layer-based editing with node-based procedural workflows. Built in Rust and currently in alpha, it's designed more like a game engine than a conventional creative app, with ambitions to handle vector graphics, raster editing, photo manipulation, motion graphics, and VFX compositing through a unified interface.
The project aims to become a comprehensive alternative to existing graphics software by offering non-destructive editing workflows that merge familiar tools with generative design capabilities. Its modular architecture allows both traditional artists and developers to work with graphics in new ways, positioning itself as an accessible entry point for engineers interested in open-source graphics development.
Twenty
https://github.com/twentyhq/twenty
Twenty is an open-source CRM platform positioning itself as a community-driven alternative to Salesforce. Built by three co-founders who previously worked on Luckey (acquired by Airbnb), the startup has raised $5 million and attracted over 300 contributors in the past year, earning more than 28,000 stars on GitHub.
The platform recently hit version 1.0 and includes standard CRM features like contact management, opportunity tracking, and customizable objects. What sets Twenty apart is its focus on extensibility—it's built as a platform with GraphQL and REST APIs, anticipating a future ecosystem of plugins and extensions. The company argues that traditional CRMs trap users with expensive pricing and locked-in data, while Twenty offers GPL licensing that lets companies own rather than rent their CRM software.
Nicholas Maloney is a Co-Founder of The Gnar Company, where he leverages over two decades of software industry experience to transform complex ideas into foundational digital products. He specializes in building scalable software solutions, implementing AI-driven applications, and leading high-performing development teams. A veteran engineer and Certified Scrum Master, Nick is dedicated to creating elegant, impactful solutions that solve gnarly problems and drive business growth.
Before co-founding The Gnar Company in 2016, Nick served as Lead Engineer at MeYou Health and was a Senior Software Engineer at Terrible Labs, where he built digital products for a range of clients from startups to large enterprises. His career also includes technical roles at Massachusetts General Hospital's MIND Informatics and a four-year tenure as a Web Architect at Bentley University. Nick holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Bentley University.
