Tor Project Joins the Rust Foundation as an Associate Member

The Tor Project, known worldwide for advancing privacy and digital rights, has officially joined the Rust Foundation as an Associate Member. This move reflects Tor’s deepening investment in Rust, particularly through Arti, its next-generation Tor client written entirely in the Rust programming language.

Welcoming New Rust Foundation Members

Alongside the Tor Project, the Rust Foundation also announced three new Silver-level members:

• Fledgio Limited – A UK-based company providing Rust training and advisory services, specializing in data, AI, and cybersecurity.
• Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) – A global investment manager incorporating Rust into its engineering stack for security and efficiency.
• Code Construct – A consultancy developing software and firmware systems with a strong focus on open-source ecosystems.

These organizations join the Foundation in advancing the performance, sustainability, and security of Rust.

Arti: Building Tor’s Future in Rust

The Tor Project is currently rewriting its codebase with Arti, a Rust-based implementation designed to improve performance, security, and maintainability. Rust’s focus on memory safety and efficiency makes it an ideal choice for the future of Tor, which continues to serve as a critical tool for online privacy and censorship resistance.

Why This Matters

Rust has rapidly grown into one of the most trusted programming languages in the world, prized for its security, speed, and reliability. The Tor Project’s membership ensures closer collaboration with the broader Rust community while aligning with its mission of defending human rights and promoting free, open-source technology.

As an Associate Member, the Tor Project does not pay membership dues but contributes through collaborative activities and by strengthening ties between the Rust Foundation and nonprofit communities.