Become a sponsor to open nexus OS
Help fund open-nexus-OS
Most devices don’t fail because of hardware.
They fail because of software.
Platforms become too complex, too fragile, too dependent on vendors.
What starts as a product turns into a maintenance problem.
open-nexus-OS exists to fix that.
What this is about
open-nexus-OS is a new foundation for software-driven devices:
small, modular, and built to be understandable, controllable, and long-term maintainable.
It starts where the problem is most visible today:
embedded systems, HMIs, industrial devices.
But the vision goes further.
The long-term goal is a full, modern operating system—built from first principles, not legacy constraints.
This is not just a vision
The foundation is already there.
- a working microkernel
- core system services
- a defined system architecture
- testing and build foundations
The focus now is the next layer:
turning this into a usable system—starting with the UI and real-world integration.
This is the transition from system foundation to actual product.
What makes it different
This project is built on a few strict decisions:
- RISC-V first — no legacy baggage, full control over the stack
- Rust-based system development — memory safety by design
- deterministic testing — systems that can be reproduced and verified
- small, modular architecture — complexity stays contained
These are not trends—they are constraints that shape the system.
Why this matters
Most systems today are difficult to understand and impossible to fully verify.
open-nexus-OS takes a different approach:
- behavior should be explainable
- systems should be testable end-to-end
- architecture should be visible—not hidden
This is what makes software trustworthy.
Why sponsorship matters
This is the phase where projects usually slow down—or disappear.
Your support helps:
- turn a working foundation into a usable system
- build the UI and system experience layer
- accelerate integration on real hardware
- maintain momentum without compromising quality
What you're supporting
By sponsoring, you are helping build:
- a RISC-V-native OS foundation
- a system designed for deterministic behavior and testing
- a platform starting in embedded—but capable of becoming a full consumer OS
- a project that has already moved beyond concept into implementation
For individuals and companies
If you build devices, work with embedded systems, or care about system reliability and control, this project directly matters.
If you believe software should be understandable, testable, and built to last—this is exactly that direction.
Thank you
open-nexus-OS is already in motion.
Your support helps carry it from foundation to full system.
At this level, open-nexus-OS becomes sustained work—not something built in spare time. It enables consistent progress on the core system, UI, and real hardware integration, turning an already working foundation into a usable platform. This is the point where the project shifts from momentum to continuity.
Meet the team
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Jenning Schaefer jenningschaeferFounder of Open Nexus OS. Building open systems focused on privacy, control, and long-term usability.
Featured work
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open-nexus-OS/open-nexus-OS
An open source RISC-V operating system in Rust — capability-based microkernel, userspace services, and a graphical desktop in QEMU.
Rust 5