Rust Development Services
- 8+ Rust projects
- 4+ Rust engineers
- 0 memory safety bugs
What is Rust development?
What we build with Rust Development
Blockchain nodes and smart contracts
Solana programs, Near smart contracts, Polkadot pallets, custom L1/L2 blockchain nodes, consensus engine implementations and cryptographic library development with formal verification targets.
High-performance network services
Reverse proxies, load balancers, DNS servers, VPN tunnels and API gateways handling 500K+ requests per second with predictable sub-millisecond latency and zero garbage collection pauses.
IoT and embedded firmware
Bare-metal firmware for ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers, RTOS integration, sensor data processing, OTA update systems and edge computing gateways using embedded Rust with no_std and HAL crates.
WebAssembly modules
Wasm modules for browser-based computation - image processing, PDF rendering, cryptographic operations and game engines compiled from Rust to WebAssembly with near-native performance.
Infrastructure tooling
CLI tools (ripgrep, bat, fd), build systems, package managers, container runtimes and cloud infrastructure components where reliability and performance are non-negotiable.
Database and storage engines
Custom database engines, key-value stores, search indexes and file system drivers where zero-copy I/O, lock-free data structures and predictable latency matter.
Rust vs C++ vs Go for systems programming
| Factor | Rust | C++ / Go |
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| Memory safety | Guaranteed at compile time - no buffer overflows, no use-after-free | C++: manual, 70% of CVEs are memory bugs. Go: GC handles it |
| Performance | C/C++ level, zero-cost abstractions, no GC pauses | C++: equivalent. Go: 2-5x slower, GC pauses |
| Concurrency safety | Data races impossible - compiler enforces Send/Sync traits | C++: manual locking, UB risk. Go: goroutines, race detector |
| Ecosystem | crates.io (140K+ crates), Cargo build system | C++: fragmented (CMake, Conan). Go: modules, smaller stdlib |
| Learning curve | Steep - ownership, lifetimes, borrow checker | C++: steep (different reasons). Go: gentle |
| Compile times | Slow on large projects (5-15 min clean builds) | C++: slow. Go: fast (seconds) |
| Embedded/bare-metal | First-class no_std support, growing HAL ecosystem | C++: mature. Go: not suitable for bare-metal |
Pharos Production recommends Rust for blockchain infrastructure, security-critical systems, high-performance networking and embedded/IoT where memory safety and zero GC pauses are requirements. C++ suits legacy codebases and game engines with established toolchains. Go is better for web services, DevOps tooling and projects prioritizing developer productivity over raw performance.
Limitations: Rust has the steepest learning curve among modern languages - the borrow checker, lifetime annotations and ownership model require 2-4 months for experienced developers to become productive. Compile times are slow (5-15 minutes for clean builds on large projects). The async runtime ecosystem (Tokio, async-std) is fragmented with incompatible runtime choices. The Rust developer pool is the smallest among mainstream languages, making hiring expensive and competitive.
Rust Development Benchmark 2026
Proprietary research based on 15+ Rust projects delivered by Pharos Production between 2019 and 2026. Dataset covers blockchain nodes, network services, embedded systems and WebAssembly modules. Methodology (Pharos Verified Delivery): aggregated delivery metrics with production performance profiling and memory safety audit data. Full report available on request.
Rust Development projects we delivered
- Rust eliminates 70% of security vulnerabilities found in C/C++ codebases by guaranteeing memory safety at compile time - no buffer overflows, no use-after-free, no data races.
- Rust delivers C/C++ level performance with zero garbage collection pauses, making it ideal for blockchain nodes, network infrastructure and real-time systems.
- Solana, Near, Polkadot and Sui all chose Rust for their smart contract runtime - Rust is the dominant language for blockchain infrastructure.
- Pharos Production has delivered 15+ Rust projects across blockchain infrastructure, high-performance networking and IoT since 2019.
- A Rust systems project typically takes 10-16 weeks for MVP and starts from $40,000 depending on complexity and performance requirements.
- Rust has the steepest learning curve among mainstream languages - the borrow checker, lifetime annotations and ownership system require 2-4 months for experienced C++ or Java developers to become productive, increasing onboarding cost.
- Compile times are significantly slower than Go or Java - clean builds on large Rust projects take 5-15 minutes, and incremental builds still take 10-30 seconds, slowing down development iteration.
- The Rust async ecosystem is fragmented - Tokio and async-std are incompatible runtimes, many libraries are Tokio-only, and mixing sync/async code requires careful architecture to avoid blocking the executor.
- Rust developer hiring is the most competitive in the industry - the talent pool is a fraction of Java, Python or JavaScript, senior Rust engineers command premium salaries and remote competition from blockchain companies inflates compensation further.
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Rust provides the same performance as C++ but eliminates memory safety bugs at compile time. The ownership model catches buffer overflows, use-after-free and data races before code runs.
For new systems projects, Rust reduces security audit costs and production incidents while matching C++ throughput.
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Yes - Rust has the steepest learning curve among modern languages. Experienced developers typically need 2-4 months to become productive with the borrow checker and ownership model.
We recommend a phased approach: start with CLI tools or small services, then move to complex systems once the team is comfortable.
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Rust outperforms Go by 2-5x in raw throughput and uses less memory. However, Go is significantly faster to develop in and easier to hire for.
Choose Rust when you need maximum performance and memory safety (blockchain, cryptography, real-time). Choose Go when developer productivity and hiring speed matter more.
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Rust is the dominant language for blockchain infrastructure. Solana, Near, Polkadot and Sui use Rust for smart contracts and node implementations.
Rust memory safety and performance make it ideal for consensus engines, cryptographic primitives and transaction processing pipelines.
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Rust projects cost 20-40% more than equivalent Go or Python projects due to the smaller talent pool and steeper learning curve. Systems MVPs start from $40,000-$80,000.
Blockchain infrastructure projects range from $80,000 to $300,000+. We provide detailed estimates within 48 hours.
Reviews
Independent reviews from Clutch, GoodFirms and Google - verified client feedback on our software projects
Based on 11 verified client reviews
Pharos Production Inc. delivered a reliable game that received great reviews from testers and co-promotion partners. The team was highly responsive, flexible with changes, and delivered work on time. Moreover, their impressive quality and fair pricing stood out.
Pharos Production delivered a secure and scalable healthcare platform that integrated seamlessly with our existing clinical systems and workflows. The integration reduced data entry time by 35% and eliminated duplicate patient records across three hospital locations. Their team demonstrated strong domain expertise, clear communication and consistent delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
Choose your cooperation model
Core software architecture, initial UI/UX, working prototype in 3 months
Software architecture, UI/UX, customized software development, manual and automated testing, cloud deployment
Comprehensive software architecture and documentation, UI/UX design layouts, UI kit, clickable prototypes, cloud deployment, continuous integration, as well as automated monitoring and notifications.
Prices vary based on project scope, complexity, timeline and requirements. Contact us for a personalized estimate.
An approach to the development cycle
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Team Assembly
Our company starts and assembles an entire project specialists with the perfect blend of skills and experience to start the work.
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MVP
We’ll design, build, and launch your MVP, ensuring it meets the core requirements of your software solution.
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Production
We’ll create a complete software solution that is custom-made to meet your exact specifications.
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Ongoing
Continuous Support
Our company will be right there with you, keeping your software solution running smoothly, fixing issues, and rolling out updates.
Partnerships & Awards
Recognized on Clutch, GoodFirms and The Manifest for software engineering excellence
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Headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Engineering office in Kyiv, Ukraine.