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Roblox closed source architecture is something you've probably run into if you've ever spent more than five minutes trying to figure out how the platform actually ticks under the hood. For the millions of kids—and increasingly, adults—who spend their time jumping between different "experiences," the technical backbone doesn't really matter. But for the developers, the tinkerers, and the people obsessed with digital security, the fact that Roblox keeps its cards close to its chest is a pretty big deal. It's the wall that keeps the garden safe, but it's also the wall that can make certain types of innovation feel like you're trying to build a skyscraper with one hand tied behind your back. ...