Libre-Chip Awarded NLnet Grant to Prototype a CPU Isn't Vulnerable to Spectre
2 days ago
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- Libre-Chip project, led by Jacob Lifshay, received a €50,000 NLnet grant.
- Aim to develop a high-performance CPU prototype immune to Spectre vulnerabilities.
- Project focuses on free/libre CPU/GPU designs and supporting software.
- Jacob Lifshay previously worked on Vulkan-CPU and Kazan.
- Cesar Strauss joins as co-founder.
- Distinct from the dormant Libre-SoC project.
- Goal includes mathematical proof of no speculative-execution data leaks.
- Grant supports initial proof-of-concept CPU development.