Rust's new wasm32-webp2 target sparks backlash over 'kidnapping' the web name
jedisct1 · x · 2026-10-17
Rust's compiler team is adding a new tier 3 target, wasm32-webp2: it compiles to a WebAssembly component, is specialized for the web platform, and implements std on top of web APIs. Developer syrusakbary slammed the move as an attempt to capture the market by hijacking the web target name for Rust, saying he raised warnings that Rust leadership completely dismissed — the Zulip discussion is public.
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