Original Purpose of AS0 Autonomous System 0 (AS0) is a special autonomous system number (ASN) listed as reserved in the IANA ASN registry. It is not assigned to any Regional Internet Registry (RIR) or network operator and, as stated in the IANA registry, may be used to identify non-routed networks. …
In this article, we will dive into the history of the Japan Network Information Center (JPNIC), the organization responsible for managing IP address resources within Japan. We will explore how JPNIC’s IPv4 transfer policy has developed over time and how these changes have influenced the process and eligibility of IPv4 …
Introduction The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the Number Resource Organization (NRO) have initiated a major revision of ICP-2 (Internet Coordination Policy 2) — the global policy that defines the criteria and processes for the recognition and potential derecognition of Regional Internet Registries (RIRs). A newly …
Why Accurate IP Geolocation Matters Getting your network’s IP geolocation right is more important than you might think. It affects everything from user experience to compliance and security. Content providers often use IP geolocation to serve region-specific content (for example, streaming services may block or allow access based on your …
1. Origins of the Problem In the mid-2010s, the RIPE community adjusted IPv6 policies to encourage adoption by making large allocations easier to obtain. Notably, a 2018 policy update clarified that each Local Internet Registry (LIR) account – not just each organization – could get an IPv6 allocation of up …
Introduction to APRICOT APRICOT (Asia Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies) is the Asia-Pacific region’s largest international Internet conference, bringing together Internet engineers, network operators, researchers, service providers, and policy communities from over 50 countries. This annual nine-day summit features seminars, workshops, tutorials, conference sessions, Birds-of-a-Feather (BoF) meetings, and …
DENOG16, held from November 17 to 19, 2024, brought together professionals from Germany’s networking community for in-depth discussions on industry advancements, challenges, and best practices. As part of our commitment to supporting knowledge exchange, a Voldeta representative attended and actively contributed to the event’s communication efforts as a volunteer. Key …
Average Sale Prices based on IPv4 subnets sold by Voldeta for 2023 (in EUR) The data presented here reflects the average final sale prices of IPv4 addresses, as recorded by Voldeta, a key player in the IPv4 market. Our company diligently compiles and updates this information on a monthly basis, …
The ARIN 53 meeting, held from April 15-17, 2024, was a comprehensive event that brought together stakeholders to discuss various aspects of internet governance, policy updates, and organizational initiatives. Here are the key highlights from the event: Day 1 The meeting began with updates on financial performance and policy activities. …
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