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Iroh 1.0 - Dial Keys, not IPs - Iroh

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Iroh 1.0 is out. Now is the time to build.

Dial keys. Not IPs. It's a simple idea really, and it's the right abstraction for the future of the internet. IP addresses can break, without warning, and it's outside of your device's control. Keys, however, are created & controlled by you. They stay the same as your device moves, and are yours to throw away, or not. IP addresses can be private and inaccessible behind firewalls, but with iroh your device can be securely addressable no matter where it is. We think this is how the internet should work, which is why iroh exists, and today we're delighted to announce iroh version 1.0. This is our

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