RFC 9287 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2022
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Greasing the QUIC Bit
Overview
RFC 9287, “Greasing the QUIC Bit”, is a Proposed Standard document published in August 2022 by M. Thomson. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes a method for negotiating the ability to send an arbitrary value for the second-most significant bit in QUIC packets.
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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