Kimi K3 License Analysis: Commercial Deal Required for Over $20M Revenue
andrew_n_carr · x · 2026-07-28
Discussing the open-source license of Kimi K3, a developer pointed out that while inspired by the MIT license, it includes distinct non-commercial restrictions.
- Revenue Threshold: Any company making over $20 million per year must obtain a specific commercial deal.
- Attribution Requirement: Must display Kimi K3 if the service has over 100 million users or generates over $20 million in monthly revenue.
Related event: Moonshot Open-Sources Kimi K3: 2.8T Params and $20M Commercial Threshold(148 posts)→
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