Linkerd Update: Gateway API, Client-Specific Policy, Federated Services, Multicluster... Alex Leong
Alex Leong
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 · Session
This article details the latest advancements and strategic direction of the Linkerd project, as presented by project maintainer Alex Leong at KubeCon EU. The talk, titled "Linkerd Update: Gateway API, Client-Specific Policy, Federated Services, Multicluster...", provided a comprehensive overview of the service mesh's rapid development over the past year, highlighting significant releases and a robust roadmap. Leong emphasized Linkerd's core philosophy: an ultra-light, ultra-fast, and security-first **service mesh** specifically engineered for **Kubernetes**.
AI review
This is a solid technical update from a project maintainer on Linkerd, a CNCF-graduated service mesh. It details significant advancements across Gateway API integration, multicluster capabilities, egress control, and traffic management policies. The talk provides substantive content on new features, their implementation, and practical implications for security and operational efficiency in cloud-native environments. While not revolutionary in the broader security landscape, it offers critical, actionable information for anyone operating or building on Kubernetes.