diff --git a/hw/vade/default.nix b/hw/vade/default.nix
index 4430184..cc9f0da 100644
--- a/hw/vade/default.nix
+++ b/hw/vade/default.nix
@@ -39,9 +39,14 @@
     ''
   ];
 
-  # Use rift's CoreDNS (MCNS precursor) for internal service resolution.
+  # Route internal Metacircular zones to rift's CoreDNS (MCNS precursor).
+  # Uses systemd-resolved domain routing so rift handles only *.mcp.metacircular.net
+  # while DHCP/Tailscale DNS handles everything else.
   networking.nameservers = [
     "192.168.88.181"
     "100.95.252.120"
   ];
+  services.resolved.domains = [
+    "~mcp.metacircular.net"
+  ];
 }