IPv4 Market

Gain valuable insights into the IPv4 market. Understand the ins and outs of buying, selling, and transferring IPv4 addresses.

The situation with ARIN’s IPv4 waiting list

Why is there a Waiting List? On 24 September 2015, ARIN announced that it had issued the last IPv4 addresses from its free pool. This was a significant turning point, marking the end of readily available IPv4 addresses from ARIN’s primary reserve. Since then, organizations requiring IPv4 addresses have been directed to the Wait List […]

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Why brokers are important in the IPv4 address market

The role and value proposition of brokers within the IPv4 address market might not be immediately evident to everyone. During a recent networking technology conference, a conversation with a fellow attendee revealed a common misconception: the belief that brokers inflate address prices. This perspective, while understandable, doesn’t capture the full spectrum of benefits brokers bring

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LACNIC’s IPv4 Address Waitlist

Why is there a Waitlist? The IPv4 Address Waitlist was created by LACNIC on 19 August 2020 when the last available IPv4 address block was allocated. Its purpose is to sequence the distribution of remaining addresses to requesting organizations. Allocation process Only organizations who have been assigned IPv6 resources can join the IPv4 address waitlist.

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The Economics of Internet: Why are IPv4 Addresses Costly?

IPv4 addresses are limited in number, with a total of approximately 4.3 billion addresses. This about this: humans number just over 8 billion at present. When we compare this with the limited number of around 4.3 billion IPv4 addresses, it becomes evident that these addresses are crucially scarce resources in the digital age. But, you

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Understanding BYOIP: Bring Your Own IP

IP addresses are crucial for online connectivity and operations. As businesses increasingly move towards cloud-based solutions, understanding concepts like Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP) becomes vital. What is BYOIP? BYOIP, or Bring Your Own IP, allows organizations to use their existing IP addresses while migrating to or integrating with cloud services. This strategy ensures that

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Legacy IP address space

The internet’s foundation is built upon a vast network of IP addresses. These unique identifiers ensure data packets reach their intended destinations. However, the distribution and management of these addresses have seen significant shifts over the years. In the early 1980s, the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) allocated large quantities of IPv4 addresses to organizations.

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