Welcoming the Rust Innovation Lab
7 days ago
- #Rust
- #Open Source
- #Software Security
- Rustls is the first project under the Rust Innovation Lab (RIL), approved by the Rust Foundation board.
- The Rust Innovation Lab provides governance, legal, networking, marketing, and administrative support for Rust-based open source projects.
- Technical direction remains with the current maintainers, ensuring project autonomy.
- The RIL aims to strengthen the Rust ecosystem, similar to other Rust Foundation initiatives.
- The Rust Foundation has set up infrastructure to facilitate Rustls' transition into the RIL.
- The initiative is expected to improve software security industry-wide by supporting Rustls and future projects.
- Criteria and application process for joining the RIL will be announced soon.
- The Rust Project appreciates the support from Rust Foundation corporate members for this initiative.