Our goal is to make the software pieces as efficient as possible and there were a few areas we wanted to improve: Zero-dependency Install, Native Security Bindings, Optimized Performance.
Pete Membrey, ExpressVPN's chief research officer, stated: "At ExpressVPN, we innovate to solve the challenges of tomorrow. Upgrading Lightway from its previous C code to Rust was a strategic and straightforward decision to enhance performance and security while ensuring longevity."