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title: "Discussion on \"Redis vs Valkey in 2026: What the License Fork Actually Changed\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"Redis vs Valkey in 2026: What the License Fork Actually Changed\". Redis went SSPL in March 2024, Valkey forked under the Linux Foundation. Two years in, here's what that actually means for teams running either in production."
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# [Redis vs Valkey in 2026: What the License Fork Actually Changed](https://synsun.hashnode.dev/redis-vs-valkey-in-2026-why-the-license-change-for?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Redis went SSPL in March 2024, Valkey forked under the Linux Foundation. Two years in, here's what that actually means for teams running either in production.

Mar 9 · 7 min read · synsun.hashnode.dev  
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