Expressvpn Gets Faster and More Secure with Rust
ExpressVPN's transformation of its Lightway codebase from C to Rust promises to make the service faster and more secure. With this change, ExpressVPN is now leveraging the power of Rust, a high-performance language that ensures memory safety without using a garbage collector. The updated Lightway 2.0 is only available via ExpressVPN's Aircove router with the February 4 AircoveOS v5 update.
- This move highlights the growing trend of companies adopting Rust for its performance and security benefits in software development, particularly in high-stakes applications like VPN protocols.
- As ExpressVPN continues to innovate with its Lightway 2.0, what implications will this have on the broader use of Rust in the tech industry, especially regarding its adoption in other high-performance languages?