Hello! I currently maintain a small/medium-small open source project. I know I have some active users. It's been fun, but I no longer feel like I can properly maintain it. I've been considering two options: archive the project or transfer the ownership to someone else.

Does anyone have any experience doing either of these things?

Transferring the project to someone else who would actively maintain the project seems like a good option. However, what would that process look like? How do I vet or trust random people on the internet? What if I transfer it to someone and then they add a bitcoin miner a year later?

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[–] chgxvjh@hexbear.net 11 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Tell the users about your intentions to step down. If you don't have a plan for succession, see if they come up with something or if someone steps up.

Remember there are worse outcomes than just abandoning the project. Officially handing it over to a malicious or incompetent maintainer would be worse. If someone really wants to take it over, they don't need your permission. Announcing your departure is already more than a lot of projects do.