ed25519
v3.0.0 StableEdwards Digital Signature Algorithm (EdDSA) over Curve25519 (as specified in RFC 8032) support library providing signature type definitions and PKCS#8 private key decoding/encoding support
Quick Verdict
- ✓Actively maintained (updated 22d ago)
- ✓Stable API (3.x for 9+ years)
- ✓Massive adoption (1.6K crates depend on it)
- ✓Team maintained (2 owners)
- ✓Permissive license (Apache-2.0 OR MIT)
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Deep Insights
21.2M downloads in the last 30 days (706.0K/day), up 56% from the previous period.
1.6K crates depend on ed25519. Strong ecosystem adoption means battle-tested code and long-term stability.
The primary maintainer publishes 215 crates. This suggests deep Rust expertise and long-term commitment to the ecosystem.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 9 years with 43 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
At 19KB, ed25519 is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
35% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Notable dependents include ed25519-dalek, nkeys, ed25519-zebra, ed25519-compact, sodiumoxide. When high-quality crates choose ed25519, it's a strong quality signal.
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