Who controls the Internet and How it works?
8 hours ago
- #Internet Infrastructure
- #Decentralized Governance
- #DNS and IP Addressing
- The Internet is a network of networks enabling data flow between devices globally.
- Key components include Physical Infrastructure, Identity (IP addresses), Routing, and Domain Names.
- IP addresses are allocated hierarchically by IANA to RIRs, then to LIRs like ISPs.
- Routing between networks is managed by the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) using Autonomous Systems (AS).
- Domain Name System (DNS) translates human-friendly domain names to IP addresses via Root, TLD, and Authoritative Name Servers.
- ICANN and IANA oversee DNS and IP address allocation, ensuring global coordination.
- Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) manage IP and ASN allocations within specific regions.
- Governments and large tech companies influence Internet policies and infrastructure.
- No single entity controls the Internet; it operates through decentralized cooperation.