This is getting really close to 1.0 now? I guess may be 2 more release and 1 more RC? That is 2028. I am looking forward to stabilising the language and the core team has previously indicated that exporting ir will be a supported feature.
Once that is done, @dnautics is working on memory safety for zig [1]. A Checker for Lifetimes and other Refinement types.
Then we can start the Rust vs Zig Debate again. Hopefully not too late.