Anycast
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A network addressing method where the same IP address is announced from multiple locations worldwide. Routers direct traffic to the nearest (topologically) announcing server. Anycast is critical for DNS root servers, CDNs, and DDoS mitigation services. Cloudflare, Google Public DNS (8.8.8.8), and root nameservers all use anycast to provide low-latency, resilient services.