Why not? 1.0.0 is yet another version number. We have significant API changes since the original 0.1.3 tag. The sooner we get on 1.0.0, the sooner we can move on with proper semver in our lives.

Documentation is still lacking for bitcoinjs-lib. PRs and volunteers welcome =) Meanwhile, developers can reference our tests for examples; and join IRC #bitcoinjs-dev if you have any questions.

I don't think the maintainers posted this HN post. So this is a premature launch. Given that they have an upcoming release with their transaction builder. I think they would have liked to do a Show HN later

seems like a perfectly normal open source project to me...