2025 marked a year of extraordinary recognition for Daniel Stenberg and curl, celebrating both technical excellence and societal impact.
Daniel was honored with the European Open Source Achievement Award, highlighting his enduring contributions to open-source software and acknowledging the global influence of curl in enabling reliable and secure data transfers.
Later that year, he was named Developer of the Year at Sweden’s Developers Day gala, an award recognizing a lifelong passion for technology, collaboration, and innovation. The award underscored Daniel’s dedication to making high-quality, free, and open-source software accessible to developers worldwide, with curl now installed on over 20 billion devices.
Capping off an incredible year, Daniel received the Swedish Royal Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) Gold Medal, a distinction awarded to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society. This honor recognized the central role curl has played in internet infrastructure, from traditional computers and smartphones to vehicles, satellites, and spacecraft—cementing its place as a foundational tool in modern technology.
These accolades reflect the culmination of decades of dedication, innovation, and community-driven development. From early recognitions to international awards, curl continues to exemplify the power of open-source software to transform the way we connect, communicate, and explore the world.
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