RFC 9518 · INFORMATIONAL · 2023
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
Centralization, Decentralization, and Internet Standards
Overview
RFC 9518, “Centralization, Decentralization, and Internet Standards”, is an Informational document published in December 2023 by M. Nottingham. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document discusses aspects of centralization that relate to Internet standards efforts. It argues that, while standards bodies have a limited ability to prevent many forms of centralization, they can still make contributions that assist in the decentralization of the Internet.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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