Bitwarden’s new CEO, Michael Sullivan, has a background in mergers and acquisitions, suggesting a potential focus on maximizing revenue and preparing for an exit. The company’s values have shifted from “Inclusion and Transparency” to “Innovation and Trust,” and the phrase “Always free” has been removed from the personal password manager page. While self-hosting remains viable for now, the future of open-source clients and the company’s commitment to the free tier are uncertain under new management.

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