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Thread (network protocol)
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<p>Thread is an <a href="/facts/IPv6/d4dg7kIL">IPv6</a>-based, low-power <a href="/facts/Mesh_networking/XnVSy5rK">mesh networking</a> technology for <a href="/facts/Internet_of_things/rwwGAxn3">Internet of things</a> (IoT) products. The Thread protocol specification is available at no cost; however, this requires agreement and continued adherence to an <a href="/facts/End-user_license_agreement/Qy0okC6a">end-user license agreement</a> (EULA), which states "Membership in Thread Group is necessary to implement, practice, and ship Thread technology and Thread Group specifications." </p><p>Often used as a transport for <a href="/facts/Matter_(standard)/ENQfE9b8">Matter</a> (the combination being known as <i>Matter over Thread</i>), the protocol has seen increased use for connecting <a href="/facts/Low-power_electronics/EwbH8r9B">low-power</a> and battery-operated <a href="/facts/Smart-home/kfz6C07m">smart-home</a> devices. </p>