A Comparative Analysis of Future Internet Architectures Interoperability With the Current Web Browser Application

Redesigning the Internet to overcome the limitations of the current one has been a topic of discussion for some years. These discussions aim to provide solutions for optimizing resource consumption and providing more flexibility, which are key features in the modern world of interconnected devices and applications. Today, the applications created adhere to the norms of the current Internet, which is based on well-established protocols and tools. However, it is also restricted by its limitations, which are expected to be addressed in content-oriented future Internet architecture (FIA) solutions. These approaches aim to provide a network environment in which the data itself is the key in the communication, opposite to the current solution, which relies on hosts' address and location. The transition between different architectures in FIAs is anticipated to be challenging, as existing solutions must be modified to meet FIA protocols and patterns. Therefore, to ensure a seamless evolution of the network, regardless of the environment in which it is used, it is essential to provide a means of enabling this transition. For instance, solutions like NDN.JS and COIN, which were developed for NDN, are intended to facilitate communication across different architectures. This survey aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the potential benefits of interoperability between the current Internet/web and FIAs, as well as how existing applications can benefit from it.