Robustness: Names as soft-state

• Resolution via network of replicated resolvers

• Names are weakly consistent, like network-layer routes

  • Routing protocol to exchange names

• Fate sharing with services, not INRs

  • Name unresolved only if service absent

• Soft-state with expiration is robust against service/client failure

  • No need for explicit de-registration

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