Year of the IPv6 Overlay Network

https://www.defined.net/blog/year-of-the-ipv6-overlay-network/

Article

  • Defined.net (Nebula) announces IPv6 support for overlay networks
  • Overlay networks like Nebula/Tailscale abstract away underlying IP versions
  • IPv6 expands address space and simplifies peer addressing in mesh networks

Discussion

  • @linsomniac: loves Nebula but Tailscale/Headscale wins on frictionless user onboarding (Gmail login)
  • Discussion light; mostly Nebula vs. Tailscale preference

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Added Apr 21, 2026
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