Examining whether scarce IPv4 addresses can be treated as investment assets amid rising market demand and structural barriers.
Author: Cynthia Du
Cynthia Du
Cynthia Du is an intern reporter at BTW Media, specialising in technology and internet governance. She graduated from University College London with a degree in psychology and education. She can be reached at c.du@btw.media.
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