IP address investing offers returns driven by scarcity, but policy shifts and IPv6 adoption raise long-term risks.
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A factual look at how IPv4 exhaustion unfolded and reshaped internet governance worldwide over three decades.
As IPv4 supply runs out, IP addresses gain asset value, creating secondary markets and new financial considerations for network operators.
Regional Internet Registries do not have legal authority; community sovereignty can cause governance conflicts.
Lu Heng criticises APNIC governance, calling for leadership accountability and a clean break from past structures.
APNIC 60 concluded with discussions on internet governance, IPv6 adoption, and a new NRO NC member election.
APNIC 60 workshops in Da Nang provide practical training in routing, network security, and operations from 4–8 September 2025.
APNIC 60 will take place in Da Nang, featuring technical workshops, policy sessions, and a key regional election.
AusNOG 2025 gathers Australia’s network engineering community to discuss peering, routing, security and governance reform.
AFRINIC tracks bogus IP registrations through audits and reclaims misused addresses to maintain fair and accurate resource allocation.
RIRs finalise draft governance document defining roles, responsibilities and transparency across global Internet number registries.
APNIC participated in TWNOG 6.0 by hosting a booth, delivering a Mandarin BGP workshop, and promoting ICP-2 consultation.