Historic price trends of the /24 IPv4 block show peaks around 2021 then moderation as supply and leasing reshape the market.
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IPv4 address prices continue rising even with IPv6 growth, reflecting scarcity, market demand and digital capital dynamics.
IP address investing offers returns driven by scarcity, but policy shifts and IPv6 adoption raise long-term risks.
A factual look at how IPv4 exhaustion unfolded and reshaped internet governance worldwide over three decades.
RIRs play a key role in IP address allocation but lack enforcement power, raising governance questions amid disputes like the AFRINIC case.
RIRs coordinate IP allocation, but routing reality, scarcity and markets limit their ability to fully control IP addresses.
As IPv4 supply runs out, IP addresses gain asset value, creating secondary markets and new financial considerations for network operators.
IPv4 address markets remain active as scarcity, policy limits and slow IPv6 adoption continue to shape pricing and demand worldwide.
Companies can monetise unused IPv4 addresses by leasing them, creating steady revenue while keeping ownership.
Learn about the ICP‑2 update and its impact on internet governance, RIRs, ICANN, and IANA oversight in 2025.
ICANN seeks community input on FY26–30 plans. Review drafts and share feedback on initiatives and budgets.
OUR TAKE IANA assigns internet numbers to network resources such as IP addresses, domain names, port numbers, and protocol numbers. IANA…