# Espressif Thread Border Router

DevFeed: [Espressif Thread Border Router](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/espressif-thread-border-router-13871.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://developer.espressif.com/blog/espressif-thread-border-router/>)

Author: John Lee

Published: 2023-06-14T00:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Blog on Developer Portal](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/blog-on-developer-portal.md>)

Topics: [Espressif](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/espressif.md>), [networking](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/networking.md>), [ESP-IDF](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/esp-idf.md>), [Matter](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/matter.md>)

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## AI overview

Espressif's Thread Border Router solution received Thread Group certification, and its accompanying development kit was officially released. The article describes its ESP-IDF-based architecture, networking components, and features including IPv6 connectivity, service discovery, multicast forwarding, and NAT64.

## Source excerpt

We are glad to announce that the Espressif Thread Border Router (ESP Thread BR) solution has received certification from the Thread Group, and the accompanying development kit has now been officially released. This blog post will delve into the technical aspects of the solution and explore the benefits it offers, facilitating faster time-to-market for our customers' products.