ink_env
v5.1.1 Stable[ink!] Low-level interface for interacting with the smart contract executor.
Quick Verdict
- βStable API (5.x for 6+ years)
- βTrusted by 388 crates
- βTeam maintained (3 owners)
- !Heavy dependency tree (23 direct deps)
- βPermissive license (Apache-2.0)
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Deep Insights
14.5K downloads in the last 30 days (482/day). Volume is roughly flat compared to the previous period.
388 crates depend on ink_env. Reasonable ecosystem adoption, though not yet a core dependency.
This crate is maintained by a team (3 owners), reducing bus-factor risk and ensuring continuity.
The API has been stable (1.x) for over 6 years with 39 releases. This level of maturity means you can depend on it without worrying about breaking changes.
23 direct dependencies. Consider the impact on compile times and supply chain complexity.
Notable dependents include ink_storage, ink, ink_macro, contract-transcode, cargo-contract. When high-quality crates choose ink_env, it's a strong quality signal.
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