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= Yakov Rekhter
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Yakov Rekhter is a prominent figure in the field of computer networking, particularly known for his contributions to the development of internet protocols. He is one of the original designers of the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), which is a crucial protocol used to exchange routing information across the internet. BGP plays a vital role in making the internet a decentralized and scalable network.