Tea Protocol functions as a decentralized technology framework designed to improve the integrity and sustainability of the software supply chain. Its mission is to allow open-source software contributors to capture the value they generate. By introducing web3 innovation to open-source software, the protocol employs Proof of Contribution, a new ranking algorithm that assesses the impact of each project within the OSS ecosystem. It serves as an incentive layer by connecting with major software package managers, such as Homebrew, npm, APT, Crate, PyPI, RubyGems, and pkgx.