IRCv3

IRCv3 is a project aimed at standardizing the next generation of IRC protocols. It allows for more flexible and efficient communication between IRC servers and clients by introducing new commands, parameters, and data types. The project is led by the Internet Relay Chat (IRC) working group, a loose organization of developers and users who contribute to the IRC protocol. IRCv3 is designed to be backwards compatible with existing IRC servers and clients, so users can continue to use their existing software without interruption. The project is currently in its beta phase and is being tested by a small group of users.