# New internet standard lets IPv4 routes be carried over IPv6 next-hops

RFC 8950, now drawing attention on Hacker News, specifies how networking equipment can advertise IPv4 routing information using an IPv6 next-hop address. The change lets operators run dual-stack networks more efficiently by carrying IPv4 routes through IPv6 infrastructure, easing the long transition away from IPv4.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://anuragbhatia.com/post/2026/06/rfc8950-announce-ipv4-with-ipv6-next-hop/) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:38:25 +0000