Building a VMM from scratch, #0: Why BoxLite is replacing libkrun
BoxLite is a newly developed virtual machine monitor designed to supplant libkrun. Its creators cite improved performance, tighter security controls, and easier maintenance as primary motivations. By building the VMM from the ground up, BoxLite aims to address limitations of libkrun’s architecture, offering more efficient resource handling and a streamlined codebase for containerized workloads in modern cloud environments.