The widely used caching tool Redis has changed its licensing, prompting the exploration of alternatives like Valkey, Redict, and Aerospike. The change affects cloud services and the open-source software community, with some vendors adjusting their offerings to comply with the new license terms. The reaction from the FOSS community has been largely negative, leading to at least three separate Redis forks emerging to address in-memory caching needs. Valkey, backed by the Linux Foundation, is one of these forks, aiming to provide a more open alternative to Redis. Redict is another fork that views itself as complete and doesn't require further development. The relicensing has also raised questions about whether Redis can innovate fast enough to stay ahead of other OSS variants. Ultimately, the impact of the licensing change may lead to a reevaluation of caching strategies, with some considering alternatives like Aerospike, which offers a real-time database with a smarter cache functionality.