Maybe "future of the project is a bit uncertain" was a bit too strong. Here's all I originally saw:

https://twitter.com/richfelker/status/662535718267392000

Either way, it seems it's now getting some backing by Docker. I can only imagine that the number of contributors and packages for it will grow and mature.

I agree, if that is the case those using Alpine in production should be wary.

Those are indeed real people.