Mold Linker Version 3.0.0 Released: A Complete Rewrite in Rust

The Mold linker, a high-performance alternative to traditional linkers like gold and lld, has officially reached version 3.0.0. This major release marks a significant milestone for the project, as the entire codebase has been rewritten from C++ into Rust. The transition to Rust aims to improve memory safety and maintainability while preserving the extreme compilation speeds that have made Mold a popular choice for developers working on large-scale software projects. Despite the language shift, the project maintains its commitment to being a drop-in replacement for existing linkers, ensuring compatibility with current build pipelines. The rewrite addresses technical debt and sets a foundation for future performance optimizations. Developers can now access the new version via GitHub, with the maintainers noting that this version represents a stable and robust evolution of the tool, designed to handle the increasing complexity of modern software builds.