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RUSTSEC-2025-0141: Bincode is unmaintained

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Description

| Details | |
| --- | --- |
| Package | `bincode` |
| Version | `1.3.3` |
| Warning | unmaintained |
| URL | https://git.sr.ht/~stygianentity/bincode/tree/v3.0/item/README.md |
| Patched Versions | n/a |

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)

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