New moq-net networking layer targets sub-second real-time video scale

The release of moq-net provides a foundational bridge for developers caught between experimental low-latency protocols and production requirements. By supporting both moq-lite and IETF drafts, it offers a path for engineers to build MoQ-compatible stacks that are forwards-compatible with emerging standards while achieving the scale of a CDN. As the industry attempts to reconcile the interactive speeds of WebRTC with the distribution efficiency of HLS, specialized networking layers like moq-net will be critical for high-concurrency, low-lag use cases like live auctions and cloud gaming. Watch for the emergence of similar native SDKs as the IETF MoQ working group nears finalized RFC status.

The deployment of moq-net aligns with a broader industry push toward Media over QUIC (MoQ) as the successor to traditional low-latency architectures. As of mid-2026, major infrastructure providers have pivoted from experimental to production-grade MoQ services. Cloudflare now operates one of the largest active MoQ relay networks across more than 330 cities, while Oracle has integrated MoQ relay capabilities into its Video @ Edge (OVE) service to address the scaling limitations of WebRTC. Per industry analyst reports from May 2026, early MoQ implementations in production environments are consistently achieving global glass-to-glass latencies of 200–300ms, a significant improvement over the 2–6 seconds typical for LL-HLS and LL-DASH.

Technological maturity has also significantly advanced at the browser level. According to IETF Working Group updates from March 2026, WebTransport reached 'Baseline' status across all major browsers, including Chrome, Edge, and Safari on iOS 26.4. This cross-browser support removes a foundational hurdle for MoQ, enabling sub-second delivery without proprietary plugins or flags. Furthermore, the IETF moq-transport specification reached draft-19 in July 2026, introducing more stable frameworks for secure objects and media catalogs. Vendors like Ant Media and Bitmovin have recently demonstrated hybrid stacks that use MoQ for global distribution while maintaining WebRTC for interactive contribution, signaling a shift toward multi-protocol workflows tailored to specific latency-scale requirements.