/tags/announce/ Recent content in Announce on Melson's Blog Hugo en-gb Melson Mascarenhas Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:35:06 +0530 /posts/dn42_bgp/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:35:06 +0530 /posts/dn42_bgp/ <h2 id="introduction">Introduction</h2> <p>As a Network engineer, I’ve always dreamed of announcing my own BGP routes and peering with others. I wanted the experience of running a decentralized BGP network not just in a lab environment, but in a real, persistent setup that could run indefinitely. After some research, I discovered DN42, a community driven platform that makes this possible without requiring expensive ASNs or public IP allocations.</p> <p>With DN42, I can establish my own autonomous system, peer with other network enthusiasts, and even run my setup on a home router or a Raspberry Pi. This blog will document my journey into selfhosted BGP, the challenges I faced, and how I built my own decentralized network. If you&rsquo;re a networking enthusiast looking to explore BGP beyond traditional environments, you&rsquo;re in the right place!</p>