diff --git a/proposals/015-mandatory-ipv6-adoption.md b/proposals/015-mandatory-ipv6-adoption.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..079de83 --- /dev/null +++ b/proposals/015-mandatory-ipv6-adoption.md @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ +# RFC 015 – Mandatory IPv6 Adoption + +## Summary + +All IBP members must provide IPv6 addresses for their endpoints by January 31, +2026. + +## Motivation + +JAM is an IPv6-only network planned for launch Q3 2026. IBP proxies must support +IPv6 by Q1 2026 to be JAM-ready. + +## Why All Members + +AAAA records override A records in DNS resolution. If only partial members +provide IPv6 addresses, GeoDNS will route to the reduced set of IPv6-capable +endpoints. This degrades latency and coverage for all users as fewer geographic +endpoints are available. + +100% member adoption is required to maintain current service quality when IPv6 +is enabled. + +## Proposal + +| Requirement | Deadline | +|---|---| +| All members submit IPv6 addresses to config | January 31, 2026 | +| IPv6 endpoints operational and reachable | January 31, 2026 | + +Members not compliant by deadline become ineligible for bandwidth reimbursement +at RFC-014 rates until compliant. + +## Rationale + +JAM's IPv6-only architecture requires IBP infrastructure to be fully +IPv6-capable before launch. Q1 2026 compliance gives 6 months buffer before Q3 +2026 JAM launch for testing and integration. + +--- + +## Vote + +On the GitHub RFC PR: +- 👍 **Thumbs up** = **Aye** +- 👎 **Thumbs down** = **Nay** + +No reaction = abstain. + +---