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RUSTSEC-2025-0141: Bincode is unmaintained #3122

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Bincode is unmaintained

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Status unmaintained
Package bincode
Version 1.3.3
URL https://git.sr.ht/~stygianentity/bincode/tree/v3.0/item/README.md
Date 2025-12-16

Due to a doxxing and harassment incident, the bincode team has taken the decision to cease development permanently.

The team considers version 1.3.3 a complete version of bincode that is not in need of any updates.

Alternatives to consider

* [wincode](https://crates.io/crates/wincode)

* [postcard](https://crates.io/crates/postcard)

* [bitcode](https://crates.io/crates/bitcode)

* [rkyv](https://crates.io/crates/rkyv)

See advisory page for additional details.

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