Alternatives to google pixels have been explored since the inception of the project. The only difference now is that an alternative is about to exist where one hasnt before. GrapheneOS was interested in paying an ODM directly before Motorola reached out. GrapheneOS has never been pixel-only for any other reason than limited options.

GrapheneOS has never suppressed criticism or brigaded on social media. What is often described as "criticism" is a thinly veiled excuse to attack the project. Real criticism has always been appreciated.

You are making a false dichotomy, and suggesting they give into sanitized, corporate slop approaches rather than stick to their mission. GrapheneOS has gained the resources and relationships they have because they tell it like it is, not because they bend to the will of others out of fear.

Most of what they earn is public as a result of the donation method, like crypto. And most donors are completely anonymous.

GrapheneOS does not accept any funding with strings attached.