aiken
v1.1.23 GrowingCardano smart contract language and toolchain
Quick Verdict
- โActively maintained (updated 17d ago)
- โStable API (1.x for 4+ years)
- โTeam maintained (2 owners)
- !Heavy dependency tree (27 direct deps)
- โPermissive license (Apache-2.0)
Security
Deep Insights
208 downloads in the last 30 days (7/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
This crate is maintained by a team (2 owners), reducing bus-factor risk and ensuring continuity.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 4 years with 81 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
27 direct dependencies. Consider the impact on compile times and supply chain complexity.
At 47KB, aiken is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
37% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Health Breakdown
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