#opensil — Public Fediverse posts

tech funding question, on behalf of @emeraldonion

@nlnet funded @Dasharo and @3mdeb (project: https://nlnet.nl/project/Coreboot-Phoenix/) to port @coreboot and #OpenSIL to the Gigabyte MZ33-AR1 motherboard

following a talk at @fosdem "Open source firmware for high assurance confidential infrastructure" (video: https://video.fosdem.org/2026/ud6215/LKWQL7-open_source_firmware_for_high_assurance_confidential_infrastructure.mp4 (mp4 file)), @alexhaydock and I are excited to use this exact hardware and firmware combination to test and publish more about our Stateless Relays project (EO blog post: https://blog.emeraldonion.org/evolving-our-tor-relay-security-architecture) instead of using an older/cheaper/more proprietary system, in partnership with @torproject and @0n_odv.

given that, in 2026, building a brand new AMD Epyc 9005 server system (target 64 cores, 12x 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB sticks of DDR5-6400 RDIMM) will run upwards of $25,000 for a single system, we need financial grants to cover the cost for the long-term betterment of the Tor network and any other privacy infrastructure operations.

who might fund this 100% volunteer, 100% donation-based project?

AMD has already released its first #openSIL #BIOS for one of their CPU architectures, specifically #Zen4:

https://youtu.be/JplSooSb30o

This is quite big, as it means they are replacing its #ClosedSource AGESA with an #OpenSource BIOS.

And it will be the future for newer Zen's too.

More on AMD and openSIL: https://www.basicinputoutput.com/2025/01/amd-opensil.html

#AMD On Track With #openSIL For #Zen6 Platforms, openSIL FAS 1.0 Published
AMD continues investing in #opensource #firmware for greater trust and transparency. With the hyperscalers it can mean easier customization as well as faster integration and all around a growing industry interest in open-source firmware by the #hyperscalers like those involved with #OCP.
https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-openSIL-October-2025

@ct_Magazin Wäre echt super, wenn mehr Hardware-Hersteller https://www.coreboot.org/ unterstützen würden. Zumindest im Serverbereich gibt es da mit #openSIL von #AMD schon etwas Bewegung, siehe https://heise.de/-9189100 und https://github.com/openSIL/openSIL#readme

https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/06/amd-reveals-initial-open-source-opensil-code-to-replace-agesa-firmware/

AMD is revealing the first bits of code today, in it's transition from AGESa to the open-source OpenSIL platform for firmware

#AMD #AGESA #OpenSIL #Firmware #OpenSource #Hardware #CPU

Ich blick’s nicht ganz. Sie lassen ein neues #Agesa schreiben, aber diesmal in OSS, was ist dann mit den ganzen proprietären Elementen darin, können die auf einmal dann doch OSS sein, hä?

#OpenSIL: AMDs Open-Source-Firmware erstmals verfügbar

https://www.golem.de/news/opensil-amds-open-source-firmware-erstmals-verfuegbar-2306-174977.html

https://linuxiac.com/amd-opensil-firmware/

"AMD revealed its plans to shift from AGESA to openSIL by 2026. This move represents a significant departure from the traditional approach to firmware development and could have substantial implications for the industry."

#AMD #opensource #ocp #opensil #agesa #cpu

#AMD #openSIL Will Eventually Replace AGESA, Supporting Both Client & Server CPUs

-- "AMD openSIL will be scaling to both server and client platforms by the 2026 timeframe...AGESA will be end of life, [AMD] openSIL will replace it on all products."

https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-openSIL-Replace-AGESA

Original tweet : https://twitter.com/phoronix/status/1654497657946030081

Watch: @AMD #openSIL For How @AMDServer @AMDRyzen Is Working On #OpenSource Firmware

https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-openSIL-Presentation

Original tweet : https://twitter.com/phoronix/status/1653710266511638528

Seems AMD with #openSIL could end up more open than RISC-V with their affinity to vintage hardware architecture #OpenSBI.
https://9esec.io/blog/amd-and-9elements-teamed-up-to-deliver-a-more-open-boot-solution/

ICYMI - #AMD Details #openSIL For Advancing #OpenSource System Firmware

https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-openSIL-Detailed

Original tweet : https://twitter.com/phoronix/status/1646884598511464448

#AMD Details #openSIL For Advancing Open-Source System Firmware

https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-openSIL-Detailed #Coreboot

.@AMD @AMDServer Details #openSIL For Advancing #OpenSource System Firmware

So freaking excited if everything pans out!! More @coreboot_org action! Also enticing to see Ryzen mentioned in addition to EPYC. Stay tuned!

https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-openSIL-Detailed

Original tweet : https://twitter.com/phoronix/status/1646652479776464897

Two weeks from today.... @AMD @AMDServer Preparing "#openSIL" For #OpenSource Silicon Initialization With #Coreboot

Are you excited for this presentation?!? Stay tuned to Phoronix for details...

https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-openSIL-Open-Source

Original tweet : https://twitter.com/phoronix/status/1643995523345711104

Will #AMD #openSIL Library Enable #OpenSource / #FreeAsInFreedom Silicon Initialization With #Coreboot? https://news.slashdot.org/story/23/03/06/0253208/will-amds-opensil-library-enable-open-source-silicon-initialization-with-coreboot

#AMD Preparing "#openSIL" For #OpenSource Silicon Initialization With #Coreboot

!!! @AMD finally to provide x86 open-source silicon initialization library w/ Coreboot !!! At least is coming for @AMDServer and I hope @AMDRyzen too. *Very exciting* if it https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-openSIL-Open-Source… https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1631629845074460673

Original tweet : https://twitter.com/phoronix/status/1631629845074460673