RFC5549/RFC8950 specifies a way of announcing IPv4 routes using IPv6 next-hops, allowing networks and IXPs to remove IPv4 link addressing. There is a working group at Euro-IX that aims to test interoperability of RFC8950 implementations and lay out the basics of its usage in an IXP environment. There are also a handful of IXPs already testing RFC8950 route servers.
Presentation Abstract:
Despite the growing adoption of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) across the globe, many stakeholders—including network engineers, enterprise IT teams, and even decision-makers—often harbor misconceptions about the actual role of an IXP within the internet ecosystem. One of the most common misunderstandings is equating IXPs with IP transit providers.
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