Iroh 1.0 Released: A Networking Library That Replaces IP Addresses with Cryptographic Keys
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Summary
Iroh 1.0 is a stable release of a networking library that replaces IP addresses with cryptographic keys for device addressing. The core idea is that IP addresses are fragile, can break, and are outside user control, while keys are user-controlled, persistent, and work across network changes. Iroh enables secure, direct addressing of devices even behind firewalls, positioning this key-based approach as the right abstraction for the future internet.
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Keys, however, are created & controlled by you. They stay the same as your device moves, and are yours to throw away, or not.
We think this is how the internet should work, which is why iroh exists.
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