Why RIRs lack traditional enforcement power and how voluntary, consensus-based governance shapes global IP address management.
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Lu Heng explains why Internet registries must stay administrative and avoid enforcement roles that undermine trust.
The current centralised IP address governance poses threats to connectivity and neutrality, argues Lu Heng’s latest analysis.
Lu Heng argues his role in IPv4 markets was inevitable, highlighting the structural forces driving decentralised Internet governance.
Understanding IP governance and number resources is vital, Lu Heng’s guide explains reform ideas for accountability and resilience.
The UK government invests £210m in the Cyber Action Plan to strengthen public sector cybersecurity and private sector collaboration.
IP addresses are shaping enterprise ROI in quiet ways, as scarcity and governance turn internet infrastructure into a business consideration.
IP address scarcity has turned IPv4 into a valuable asset, reshaping governance, costs and the future of internet infrastructure.
How enterprises unlock recurring income from unused IPv4 addresses via leasing, and how it impacts financial strategy and balance sheets.
IPv4 scarcity is pushing enterprises to treat address space as a strategic asset, shaping costs, resilience and long-term digital growth.
An analysis of why disputes over IP address governance have become a test of stability for the global number registry system.
Lu Heng argues the ICP-2 revision centralises power over Internet number governance, risking voluntary cooperation and systemic fragility.