System and method for dynamic distributed communication

A distributed communication system, comprising:

• a network of existing distribution points for routing information packets based on destination addresses, the network of distribution points comprising an existing distribution point that maintains a pool of network addresses;
• and
• a new distribution point to be added to the network of distribution points, the new distribution point being configured to:
• establish a connection with a plurality of existing distribution points in the network of distribution points,
• receive a network address, from the pool of network addresses, to be used to address the new distribution point;
• receive a second pool of network addresses to assign to clients of the new distribution point;
• distribute one or more of addresses from the second pool of network addresses to clients;
• and
• form a peer-to-peer relationship with two or more of the plurality of existing distribution points.