Network Engineer Adewunmi Ayodeji
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IPv6 is the next generation of internet addressing, created to replace IPv4. With so many devices now online, we’ve run out of the limited number of IPv4 addresses. IPv6 gives us an almost unlimited number of addresses, making sure we can keep up with the growing number of connected devices. It also helps improve network efficiency and security, making it essential for the future of the internet.
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IPv4 has lasted so long because it’s simple and has worked well with technologies like NAT and CIDR to stretch its limited number of IP addresses. However, with billions of devices now online, IPv4’s pool of addresses is running out. Even with fixes like NAT, it’s becoming harder to keep up. That’s why IPv6, with its much larger address space, is the future—making sure we have enough room for all the new devices connecting to the internet.