Open the Create

Community crowdfunding · Naya Create keyboard

Help buy the Create firmware. Open-source it for everyone.

Naya, the company behind the Create split keyboard, shut down in August 2026. The keyboard still works, but its firmware is closed source, and we are at the mercy of whoever buys the rights to Naya's digital assets from the bankruptcy curator. That very likely means no new features, no bug fixes, and no path forward. We are pooling money to buy the firmware and bootloader source materials and the right to release it under an open-source license.

$7,070pledged of $6,500 goal
84backers
100%funded
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No payment is taken today. Payment information is collected and stored securely by Stripe; this site never receives or stores your card number. Your pledge is only charged if a deal is struck with the estate's curator. If we are unable to gain the rights to what we need to open source the firmware and bootloader, nothing is charged and your saved payment method is released.

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Why this matters

Community tools for flashing layouts are already in development, but they can only go as far as the closed firmware lets them.

LED behavior, BLE reliability, module features, and native support all need changes at the firmware level.

Buying the firmware from the firm handling the bankruptcy changes that. Once the source is public, the community can maintain it indefinitely: new features, bug fixes, support for future host software, and no dependency on a company that no longer exists.

Pledges are collected with Stripe. Your payment details are stored with Stripe, not with us. Nothing is charged unless the purchase actually goes ahead, so there is no risk of money sitting in limbo if the deal falls through.

Pledges are only charged if a deal is struck with the curator of Naya's estate. Talks are ongoing.

Backers

  1. AnonymousOct 29, 2026$25
  2. ATechOct 26, 2026$25
  3. Kai L.Oct 20, 2026$10
  4. RobertMWOct 16, 2026$25
  5. AnonymousOct 13, 2026$100
  6. Pitiphong POct 12, 2026$25
  7. Papa SmoofOct 11, 2026$25
  8. Christian MayOct 10, 2026$50
  9. AnonymousOct 2, 2026$25
  10. keldonOct 2, 2026$100
  11. AnonymousSep 30, 2026$50
  12. AnonymousSep 30, 2026$10
  13. DralanceSep 27, 2026$100
  14. MyannaSep 27, 2026$65
  15. Kevin Lam SeckSep 27, 2026$25
  16. citrueSep 25, 2026$150
  17. Eman DelcycerSep 25, 2026$100
  18. AnonymousSep 25, 2026$100
  19. CapsaicinSep 25, 2026$25
  20. Michael D (nvgvup)Sep 25, 2026$400
  21. SheltrSep 25, 2026$100
  22. jthor.eth.linkSep 25, 2026$200
  23. citrueSep 25, 2026$100
  24. AnonymousSep 24, 2026$50
  25. AnonymousSep 24, 2026$25
  26. AnonymousSep 24, 2026$500
  27. Jake AlcottSep 23, 2026$100
  28. Ivan ShukshinSep 23, 2026$75
  29. TmirageSep 23, 2026$200
  30. AccordionBruceSep 23, 2026$100
  31. AnonymousSep 22, 2026$25
  32. AnonymousSep 22, 2026$5
  33. AnonymousSep 22, 2026$100
  34. AnonymousSep 22, 2026$100
  35. PfrenardSep 22, 2026$25
  36. NickMSep 22, 2026$100
  37. Let'sDoThisSep 22, 2026$100
  38. RobSep 22, 2026$25
  39. SWK623Sep 22, 2026$25
  40. AndrewSep 21, 2026$75
  41. KyzogSep 21, 2026$10
  42. tavoMSep 21, 2026$10
  43. AnonymousSep 21, 2026$100
  44. clovSep 21, 2026$100
  45. LamaCapSep 21, 2026$200
  46. MHJohnstonSep 21, 2026$25
  47. CremasteReflexSep 21, 2026$25
  48. DezolderSep 21, 2026$100
  49. beauhaanSep 21, 2026$100
  50. SeanSep 21, 2026$10
  51. AnonymousSep 21, 2026$25
  52. ManUtopiKSep 21, 2026$25
  53. AnonymousSep 21, 2026$25
  54. Nikolai S.Sep 21, 2026$100
  55. Andrei TSep 21, 2026$100
  56. valaevaliSep 20, 2026$100
  57. RedSep 20, 2026$100
  58. ValentinSep 19, 2026$50
  59. AnonymousSep 19, 2026$100
  60. Bojan GarasevicSep 19, 2026$100
  61. HydrargyrumSep 19, 2026$50
  62. Ivan ShuksinSep 19, 2026$25
  63. CanderztSep 18, 2026$100
  64. AnonymousSep 18, 2026$100
  65. AnonymousSep 17, 2026$50
  66. AnonymousSep 17, 2026$100
  67. F SmithSep 17, 2026$150
  68. AnonymousSep 17, 2026$50
  69. AloysiusSep 17, 2026$50
  70. PiylotSep 17, 2026$25
  71. AnonymousSep 17, 2026$100
  72. Yuriy PoltorakSep 17, 2026$25
  73. AnonymousSep 17, 2026$25
  74. Leonard FP (ingwey)Sep 17, 2026$200
  75. DeckerSep 16, 2026$250
  76. AnonymousSep 16, 2026$100
  77. agent_piresSep 16, 2026$100
  78. Eman DelcycerSep 16, 2026$100
  79. AnonymousSep 16, 2026$100
  80. Jan-WillemSep 16, 2026$100
  81. AnonymousSep 16, 2026$100
  82. NevynSep 15, 2026$100
  83. Michael D (nvgvup)Sep 15, 2026$100
  84. travis wSep 15, 2026$100

Questions

Why is the goal $6,500?

The curator has ballparked the price at 5,000 euros, roughly $5,700. That could move higher or lower. $6,500 covers it plus Stripe fees and possible taxes. The final cost may land a little above or below that, but it is a realistic goal for now.

Why pledge instead of paying now?

We only want your money if the purchase happens. A pledge saves your payment method with Stripe today and is charged only when the goal is reached and the sale is agreed. If it never happens, nothing is charged.

What does this site store about me?

Only what you type into the pledge form: the amount, your chosen screen name (or that you asked to be anonymous), and your email. Card and bank details go straight from your browser to Stripe. This site never sees them.

What happens if the goal is not reached?

Nothing is charged. We release every saved payment method in Stripe so it can no longer be used, and the campaign is marked closed on this page.

Is this a charitable donation?

No. This is a community purchase, not a registered charity, and pledges are not tax-deductible.

Can I change or withdraw my pledge?

Yes, any time before the campaign is charged. Reach us in the Naya community Discord with the screen name or email you pledged with, and we will release the saved payment method in Stripe.

Why do you need my email?

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