Five RIRs manage global resources, yet fragmented records create risk. Learn to audit your IPv4 and IPv6 assets for true governance.
Nikita Sinitsyn
15 min read
RIRs enforce strict rules like ARIN's 12-month lock on new resources. Learn how these policies shape global IPv4 transfers in 2026.
Vladislava Shadrina
14 min read
Five RIRs manage global resources with divergent costs like RIPE's €1,000 signup. InterLIR bypasses these fees to secure your IPv4 assets efficiently.
Alexander Timokhin
14 min read
With IPv4 still handling the majority of traffic, your vote matters. Learn how 3 open Board seats shape policy before the June 22 deadline.
Nikita Sinitsyn
10 min read
ARIN 2026 elections: self-nominations close 7:00 PM ET 22 June. Which body sets your fee and transfer rules, and how a holder should read the slate.
Alexei Krylov
10 min read
RIPE's May 2026 update shows 841 LIRs waiting 536 days and IPv6 ROA coverage at 44%. Why the waiting list is a supply signal, not a queue, and what to do instea
Nikita Sinitsyn
10 min read
Five distinct zones manage global IP policy under ICANN. Learn how strict governance impacts your network's access to finite IPv4 resources today.
Alexei Krylov
13 min read
A CISA probe of 121 networks proves static IP ranges fail. Learn how governed identity frameworks protect routing trust and customer retention.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
15 min read
RIPE 93 in Sofia targets IPv4 scarcity with 3,049 votes proving stakeholder engagement. Submit technical proposals by 14 August 2026.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
13 min read
APNIC's Q1 2026 report shows 99.99% uptime despite IPv4 scarcity. Learn how governance adapts as the pool shrinks to 0.18 /8.
Alexei Krylov
13 min read
With IPv6 access hitting 48.8%, unmanaged dual-stack environments create blind spots. Learn why technical pleas fail and governance is the only fix.
Alexander Timokhin
15 min read
The May 2026 report locks in 5 regional roles. I break down how this rigid framework impacts your IPv4 assets before approval.
Vladislava Shadrina
14 min read
The May 8, 2026 update locks down the RIR Governance Document. I break down the 5 distinct mailing lists shaping these critical global policy shifts.
Alexander Timokhin
13 min read
ARIN 57 fee schedule for IPv4 holders: the $275 vs $250 gap, the IPv6 waiver deadline, transfer costs, and the Sept voting cutoff to act on.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
11 min read
The updated RIPE NCC Strategy 2027-2031 draft adds an SLO appendix and key metrics. Why the appendix, not the six focus areas, is the part members can hold the
Alexei Krylov
9 min read
The NRO Strategy 2026-28 reads like a coverage win (71% leased-prefix ROA), but the real story is in the security pillar: registries are spending the next three
Evgeny Sevastyanov
10 min read
With 3,049 votes already cast, register by May 20 via the LIR Portal to influence the Executive Board and charging schemes before deadlines pass.
Alexei Krylov
13 min read
Seventeen new fellows join seven technical tracks to shape policy across 75 countries, ensuring skilled operators guide our shared infrastructure.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
14 min read
RIPE seeks volunteers by 6 March 2026 to resolve IP disputes. As IoT hits 21.9 billion devices, human arbiters remain essential for governance.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
13 min read
See how APNIC's open process serves 56 diverse economies. Real operators bridge the gap between clean protocols and messy infrastructure realities.
Vladislava Shadrina
13 min read
APNIC and PITA updated their 2002 agreement to support 56 economies, focusing on real BGP training and local policy input for stability.
Alexander Timokhin
13 min read
ARIN needs three volunteers by April 28 to guide policy. With IPv6 overtaking IPv4 by 2026, your governance role impacts costs.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
12 min read
Nikita breaks down ARIN's 8M records to show how 15 elected members shaped 2025 policy without the corporate spin.
Nikita Sinitsyn
12 min read
Xiong'an earned the first city plaque on April 6, 2026. I analyze how this direct APNIC membership changes global routing policy.
Alexander Timokhin
14 min read
With IPv4 still carrying 60% of global traffic, the ARIN Fellowship trains 15 experts yearly to manage critical number resources.
Alexei Krylov
14 min read
Don't miss the March 17 deadline for ARIN 57. The $199 Galt House rate expires then, risking your spot in critical IPv4 policy debates.
Alexei Krylov
13 min read
Join me in Jakarta for APRICOT 2026. We'll tackle Prop164 and prepare our networks for the 70% of enterprises adopting agentic AI soon.
Vladislava Shadrina
13 min read
The NRO NC reviewed feedback from five regional lists. With 15 volunteers debating, these governance ambiguities need fixing before adoption.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
15 min read
With mobile traffic hitting 64%, rigid global governance frameworks are essential. I break down how new policies protect our shared resources.
Alexander Timokhin
14 min read
ARIN 57 meets in Louisville this April. With 74% of traffic now RPKI-secured, we analyze the gap between route counts and real safety.
Nikita Sinitsyn
14 min read
Only 10 individuals join the 2026 ARIN Fellowship. I break down the Jan 26 deadline and why generic applications fail every time.
Nikita Sinitsyn
12 min read
Five individuals, including two former Fellows, now shape ARIN policy. Learn how the Jan 7 selection impacts your 2026 governance strategy.
Alexei Krylov
14 min read