The Oxidized Age: Why Rust’s "Fungal" Growth Might Outlast Us All

By 2025, Rust has crossed the "immortality threshold," embedding itself in Linux and automotive systems via the Ferrocene project. Despite challenges like async fragmentation and the steep learning curve, its resilient "fungal" growth ensures longevity. The consensus is that Rust won't replace C in legacy systems but has become the default for greenfield infrastructure. For developers, learning Rust is no longer optional, it's a discipline that sharpens engineering skills across all languages.