Linux binaries are built against the Linux kernel and its libraries. macOS, while UNIX-based, uses different kernel interfaces and system libraries. To use a Linux application on macOS you typically must either recompile the program from source for macOS or employ a compatibility layer (such as a container, VM, or project like 'noah') or virtualization. Simply copying a pre-compiled Linux binary to macOS will not work, and Gatekeeper settings do not change this limitation.
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