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Transfer policy, allocation, and member governance process.
Policy and commercial dynamics around IPv4 transfer activity.
North American allocation decisions affect global market behavior.
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ARIN highlights top blog content from 2024
What happened: ARIN highlights most popular blog posts of 2024 ARIN has released a roundup of its top blog content from 2024, highlighting the most-read articles and key topics that resonated with its community. The blog posts covered a variety of subjects, including the progress…
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ARIN updates Trust Anchor Locator for improved RPKI validation
What happened: ARIN updates TAL to enhance RPKI verification process ARIN has announced a change to its Trust Anchor Locator (TAL), which is crucial for verifying certificates and Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) in ARIN’s Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) repository.…
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ARIN opens 55 fellowship applications for 2025
What happened: ARIN opens applications for 55 fellowships in 2025 The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has officially announced the opening of 55 fellowship applications for its 2025 program. The fellowship aims to promote the development of future leaders in…
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ARIN explores methods to improve the value of IXPs
What happened: ARIN explores the value of IXPs ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers) has published a blog discussing the role of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in the global internet infrastructure and how they can be optimized to add more value to the network ecosystem.…
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ARIN launches initiatives to support IPv6 adoption
What happened: ARIN introduces new programs to support IPv6 adoption ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers) has launched a series of new initiatives aimed at supporting IPv6 adoption and improving internet resource management across North America. These initiatives include…
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ARIN launches initiatives to boost IPv6 adoption
What happened: ARIN unveils initiatives to accelerate IPv6 adoption and network growth ARIN (American Registry for Internet Numbers) has unveiled a series of new initiatives aimed at accelerating IPv6 adoption and supporting network growth across North America. The announcement…
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ARIN launches new IP management service
What happened: ARIN launched enhanced IP management service for streamlined resource allocation The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has officially launched a new IP address management service designed to improve how IP resources are allocated and managed. According…
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Riley O’Connor shares insights from ARIN Fellowship experience
What happened: Riley O’Connor recounts ARIN Fellowship journey and key takeaways Riley O’Connor, a recent entity in the ARIN Fellowship program, has shared their experience in a detailed blog post. The fellowship, organized by the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN)…
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ARIN concludes consultation on Reg-RWS improvements
What happened: What happened: ARIN reviews Reg-RWS feedback The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) recently concluded a consultation, held from 3 to 20 December, seeking community feedback on improving the RESTful API used to manage registration records, Reg-RWS. Among…
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ARIN to retire FTP services by 31 March 2025
What happened: ARIN to retire FTP by March 2025 The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has announced its plan to retire the use of File Transfer Protocol (FTP) services by 31 March 2025. This decision is part of ARIN’s ongoing efforts to enhance security and streamline…
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ARIN allocates 60 IPv4 blocks, urges IPv6 adoption
What happened: ARIN addresses 76 waiting list requests and urges IPv6 adoption American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) allocated 60 IPv4 address blocks, fulfilling 76 requests from its IPv4 waiting list on December 26, 2024. These address blocks were previously on…
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ARIN shares key updates in December 2024 newsletter
What happened: ARIN’s latest updates focus on internet In the December 2024 edition of “ARIN Bits,” ARIN provides a comprehensive overview of its activities and developments over the past quarter. Key highlights include the successful conclusion of the ARIN 54 meeting, where…
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FullCtl receives $20,000 ARIN grant for innovative registry tools
What happened: FullCtl develops tools to improve internet infrastructure FullCtl, a company dedicated to enhancing secure interconnection through automation and information sharing, received a $20,000 grant from the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) in 2023. The…
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ARIN awards grant to Internet2 for IPv6 Test Pod project
What happened: Internet2 receives $7,000 ARIN grant for IPv6 project The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has provided a $7,000 grant to Internet2, a non-profit advanced technology community, to support its IPv6 Test Pod project. The initiative focuses on…
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ARIN locks inactive accounts without multifactor authentication
What happened: ARIN strengthens security by locking inactive accounts The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has enforced a security measure locking ARIN Online accounts that lack multifactor authentication (MFA) and have been inactive for a prolonged period. This…
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ARIN supports network time foundation with community grant
What happened The Network Time Foundation (NTF), a 2023 ARIN Community Grant recipient, used the funding to design, implement, and test the NTP TCP Services Daemon (ntptsd). This project upgrades the traditional NTP system, which relies on the less secure UDP protocol, by…
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ARIN hosts holiday toy drive to support local families in need
What happened: ARIN hosts holiday toy drive for local families ARIN, the American Registry for Internet Numbers, has organized a holiday toy drive to support local families in need. This initiative is part of ARIN’s commitment to giving back to the community during the holiday…
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ARIN makes second contribution to IETF Endowment
What happened The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has announced its second contribution of $1 million to the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) Endowment. This contribution demonstrates the steadfast commitment of the ARIN community to the Internet protocols and…
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ARIN seeks volunteers for 2025 Fellowship Selection Committee
What happened: ARIN explores volunteers for Fellowship Selection Committee The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is inviting volunteers to serve on the 2025 ARIN Fellowship Selection Committee. This committee is responsible for evaluating applications and selecting…
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ARIN launches consultation on Reg-RWS improvements
What happened: ARIN seeks feedback for Reg-RWS improvements ARIN has initiated a consultation to gather community feedback on potential improvements to its Registration Data Services (Reg-RWS). The consultation aims to refine and enhance the accessibility, accuracy, and privacy…