Boog90 submits CCS proposal to build alternative Monero node in Rust

Boog90¹ has submitted a CCS proposal² looking to build an alternative Monero node in Rust:

Currently there is only one Monero node (monerod) and it’s built in C/C++. [..] Having just one implementation of monerod leaves the network vulnerable to attacks that target just one implementation, having multiple separate implementations would make the network more resilient to these attacks.

Total funding: 423 XMR ($45/h @ 35 h/wk).

ETA: ~39 weeks.

Milestones overview

• M1: Verification functions and random-x crate (110 XMR)
• M2: Database and network code to sync and store blockchain (110 XMR)
• M3: Final features (RPC, anonymity net support, pruning, Dandelion++) (203 XMR)

Boog90 helped update the Rust Monero Library³ for the recent hardfork and fixed multiple consensus issues. Relevant pull requests are available in the monero-rs⁴ repository.

To read the full proposal, share your feedback, ask questions and support this CCS, consult !370².

This is an ongoing story and the report will be updated when new information is available.

Update 22/12/31: proposal closed⁵ by Boog90 without comment, after community criticism; announcement thread and Reddit username were deleted⁶.

Update: 23/4/18: Boog90 joins Cuprate project⁷.