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Sep 28, 2026 · Backend Development

From README to 30k Stars: How RustFS Became a Production-Ready MinIO Alternative

RustFS evolved from a doubted README-only project into a production-ready, S3-compatible object storage written in Rust, now with 2.7M+ installations, seamless MinIO migration, and free Iceberg-powered S3 Tables that MinIO charges $80k/year for.