cardano-serialization-lib
v15.0.3 Stable(De)serialization functions for the Cardano blockchain along with related utility functions
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 1d ago)
- ✓Stable API (15.x for 5+ years)
- ✓Trusted by 186 crates
- !Heavy dependency tree (35 direct deps)
- ✓Permissive license (MIT)
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Deep Insights
14.1K downloads in the last 30 days (470/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
186 crates depend on cardano-serialization-lib. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 5 years with 127 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
35 direct dependencies. Consider the impact on compile times and supply chain complexity.
Notable dependents include sidan-csl-rs, plutus-ledger-api, whisky-csl, cquisitor-lib, whiskey. When high-quality crates choose cardano-serialization-lib, it's a strong quality signal.
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Feature Flags
default =["arbitrary-precision-json"]
