Central repository for work on libp2p by libp2p
The Rust Implementation of the libp2p networking stack.
About Central repository for work on libp2p
From the project's README at github.com/libp2p/rust-libp2p. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
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This repository is the central place for Rust development of the libp2p spec. Getting started Main documentation can be found on https://docs.rs/libp2p. The examples folder contains small binaries showcasing the many protocols in this repository. For security related issues please file a private security vulnerability report . Please do not file a public issue on GitHub. To report bugs, suggest improvements or request new features please open a GitHub issue on this repository. For rust-libp2p specific questions please use the GitHub Discussions forum https://github.com/libp2p/rust-libp2p/discussions. For discussions and questions related to multiple libp2p implementations please use the libp2p Discourse forum https://discu
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 5.5k | github.com/libp2p/rust-libp2p |
| GitHub forks | 1.2k | github.com/libp2p/rust-libp2p |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 9.1 years | since Mar 2017 |
| Last commit | 3 days ago | May 4, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 37 | last: 10 months ago |
| Security policy | SECURITY.md | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
Security advisories
CVE-2022-23492. Ready to self-host Central repository for work on libp2p?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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