netkit
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A newer Linux network device type used in Kubernetes networking setups.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by framework updates, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 7InfoQ·10/21/2026framework_updateCilium 1.20 adds broader Gateway API support and a more extensible eBPF datapath
Cilium 1.20 expands Kubernetes Gateway API support, adds an extensible eBPF datapath, and continues work on sidecarless mutual TLS. The release also makes the newer netkit network device easier to roll out across Kubernetes fleets running mixed Linux kernel versions.