IETF protocol groups clash over power TE, crypto codepoints, and profile adoptions

IETF working groups spent the day on adoption calls and technical disputes spanning power-aware routing, post-quantum SSH algorithms, MLS profiles, BGP path selection, and SCITT evidence models. Several threads turned heated over coordination gaps, patent concerns, and draft overlaps.

LSR debates power-group draft adoption and GREEN coordination

An LSR working group adoption call for draft-many-lsr-power-group-03 drew extended discussion across 58 messages from 22 participants. Debate centered on how the draft should coordinate with the GREEN framework and existing power-state models. Readers tracking energy-aware routing will care because unresolved alignment could stall or fragment related work across groups.

SSH ML-DSA codepoint request paused pending draft merge

A request for IANA SSH code points covering ML-DSA public key algorithm names remains held while related drafts are merged. A Go implementer asked the designated experts to reactivate the request so implementations can proceed. The outcome matters for post-quantum SSH deployments that need stable algorithm identifiers.

MLS two-party profile adoption call meets patent and substance pushback

The MLS working group opened a call for adoption of draft-kohbrok-mls-two-party-profile-00, closing 28 July 2026. Participants raised objections over patents, unclear requirements, and the draft’s technical substance across 21 messages. The discussion will shape whether a simplified two-party MLS profile advances or needs substantial revision.

IDR BGP next-hop selection draft faces overlap and credit objections

An IDR adoption call for draft-vroonen-idr-bgp-bestpath-nh-selection (open 21 August to 4 September 2026) produced heated disagreement. Objectors cited overlap with another draft and disputes over co-authorship credit. The result could determine which BGP next-hop selection approach the group standardizes.

SCITT agent-control evidence draft advances after technical review

An individual draft, draft-abak-agent-control-delivery-evidence-00, proposed evidence requirements and boundaries for agent control delivery and outcome reconciliation in SCITT. Focused review from six participants led to a -01 revision and a related Cedulon profile draft. The work clarifies how SCITT can support agentic control flows with verifiable evidence.

TEAS questions feasibility of distributed power-aware traffic engineering

A TEAS adoption call for draft-many-teas-power-steering-01 (ending 10 September 2026) prompted arguments that distributed power-aware TE may be impossible. Participants examined practical limits and whether the draft should proceed. The exchange affects operators evaluating energy-aware path steering in TE systems.

IAB extends deadline for post-quantum authentication workshop papers

The IAB extended the call for position papers ahead of its October workshop on accelerating deployment of post-quantum authentication. The short announcement invites further input on signature deployment challenges. Developers working on PQ migration timelines gain additional time to contribute.

SPRING examines SRv6 overlay service security coverage

A SPRING thread asked whether an existing SRv6 security draft adequately addresses attacks on BGP-based overlay services. Participants suggested a separate document may be needed. The discussion highlights a potential gap for operators running SRv6 overlay services.