Safe self-referential data structures proposed for kernel Rust

At Kangrejos 2026, Gary Guo presented a solution for self-referential data structures in Rust without unsafe code. The changes target the pin_init crate and could remove most lifetime-related unsafe code in the Nova driver and other kernel components.

• Solution presented at Kangrejos 2026 in the context of the pin_init crate
• Self-referential structures in Rust require unsafe code due to lifetime rules
• Changes could remove most unsafe code in the Nova driver