What's the story behind the names of CloudFlare's name servers?
Summary
Cloudflare explains why they use two name servers per domain and how the signup flow pushes DNS records to edge servers with near-zero downtime. The post covers conflict resolution by embedding an authoritative indicator in the name server names and the playful origin of names like Bob, Lola, and Woz, highlighting how this design supports a fast, resilient DNS network across many data centers.