The APNIC post[0] backs this up, saying it's the "Intranet Redirect Detector". [1] has more details on how that system works (which is basically what you said,

The APNIC post[0] backs this up, saying it's the "Intranet Redirect Detector". [1] has more details on how that system works (which is basically what you said, but slightly more in-depth). [0] https://blog.apnic.net/2021/02/04/how-chromium-reduces-root-dns-traffic/ https://blog.apnic.net/2021/02/04/how-chromium-reduces-root-... [1] https://www.archyde.com/chromium-function-against-dns-hijacking-puts-high-load-on-root-servers-computer-news/ https://www.archyde.com/chromium-function-against-dns-hijack...