I understand what you mean, as in GrapheneOS is a bit dependent on Google right now allowing third-party OS support. But, you have used words which actually mean something different in the software world. Keys often refers to signing keys for software and it’s important to note that Google doesn’t control those keys for GrapheneOS at all. GrapheneOS owns the keys, and signs all of their builds locally.
Graphene is locked to google hardware, so google effectively holds the keys to graphene too
Only because Graphene is about using a security chip.
Lineage isn’t, so runs on more devices. I’d argue most people don’t have risks that require the security of Graphene.
But the moment another phone manufacturer decides to use a similar security chip, Graphene will be on it.
I understand what you mean, as in GrapheneOS is a bit dependent on Google right now allowing third-party OS support. But, you have used words which actually mean something different in the software world. Keys often refers to signing keys for software and it’s important to note that Google doesn’t control those keys for GrapheneOS at all. GrapheneOS owns the keys, and signs all of their builds locally.