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RUSTSEC-2025-0141: Bincode is unmaintained
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Description
> Bincode is unmaintained
| Details | |
| ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| Status | unmaintained |
| Package | `bincode` |
| Version | `1.3.3` |
| URL | [https://git.sr.ht/~stygianentity/bincode/tree/v3.0/item/README.md](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](https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2025-0141.html) for additional details.
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