IPv6
Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is the successor to IPv4, offering a vastly expanded address space and enhanced features for modern Internet connectivity.
IPv6 is the latest version of the Internet Protocol, designed to overcome the limitations of IPv4, particularly the exhaustion of available IP addresses. With its 128-bit address format, IPv6 provides an almost inexhaustible supply of unique addresses, supporting the continued growth of the Internet and the proliferation of connected devices.
IPv6 introduces a simplified header structure, improved support for security (mandatory IPsec), and stateless address autoconfiguration, which streamlines device connectivity and network management. Hierarchical addressing and built-in multicast and anycast capabilities further enhance scalability and efficiency.
Adoption of IPv6 requires infrastructure upgrades and coexistence with legacy IPv4 systems, but its deployment is essential for future-proofing networks, supporting IoT, and enabling next-generation Internet services.