Experts, does this software seem safe or malicious?

Today I tried creating a multiple Linux Distro bootable USB using Ventoy, but I have some suspicious concerns about using Ventoy opensource software after the boot/start up just seemed a bit strange. However I could be wrong as I am not an expert, so Im asking the experts here.

An issue addressing concerns has also been opened on Apr 3, 2024, with 84 comments on githib here: https://github.com/ventoy/Ventoy/issues/2795

You will have to read the above post to get an understanding of what is going on exactly, its difficult for me to explain everything, and im not an IT professional of course.

Previous Reddit posts also addressing suspicious code is also here: https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/1buhnrs/is_ventoy_safe_in_light_of_xzliblzma_scare/ and here: https://www.reddit.com/r/linuxquestions/comments/1etpqg3/ventoy_blobs_and_malware/

The location of the Dev/s is apparently China according to Github. A bitcoin address is tied to the Dev with consistent transactions being received. Just giving straight info.

So what do any experts think about the huge length of Vetoy code, BLOBS, other possible backdoor issues, and until now no reply from the Dev?