Shai-Hulud was the best thing to happen to supply chain security
npm launched Package Provenance in late 2022. For two years, adoption averaged 20-50 packages per week. Followed by Trusted Publishing in 2024. Blog posts were written. CISA advisories were issued. The line barely moved. Eventually Trusted Publishing with OIDC was made Generally Available in July 2025 Then Shai-Hulud hit. Weekly adoption jumped to 430 packages. In 18 months, cumulative adoption grew 3.4x.