RIPE NCC delays: 750 orgs wait 536 days
With 750 organizations waiting up to 536 days, IPv4 scarcity is here. See how RIPE NCC bottlenecks force reliance on the secondary market today.
Nikita Sinitsyn
13 min readInternet
Nikita Sinitsyn
13 min read
RIPE Fellowship 2026: Why 10 New Fellows Matter
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 Arbiters Panel: Who Decides IP Conflicts in 2026?
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
APNIC policy shifts: What 56 economies mean for you
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
Internet disruptions surged 92% as state actors weaponize
State actors caused 219 incidents in Q1 2026. We analyze how 92% growth in outages shifts from glitches to tactical isolation.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
12 min read
Pacific Internet governance gets real with new APNIC deal
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 Committee Roles: Secure Your Seat by May
Stop watching from the sidelines. Apply by 1 May to join the ARIN Grant Selection Committee and directly influence regional internet stability.
Alexei Krylov
13 min read
ARIN Annual Data: 15 Council Members Guide Policy
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
Airgapped SageMaker: Zero Public Internet Setup
Build a compliant VPC with private subnets in 3 zones. Keep data off the public internet while integrating private sources securely.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
13 min read
APNIC Policy: How Shaila Sharmin Shapes Rules
See how Shaila Sharmin guides policy for 56 Asia-Pacific economies through community consensus, not distant bureaucratic mandates.
Nikita Sinitsyn
13 min readAFRINIC litigation freezes 30M IPv4 addresses in Africa
Litigation has frozen resource allocation for years. With only 30 million addresses, AFRINIC's legal crisis hurts 56 African nations.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
11 min read
Regional routing shifts: 7 NIRs drive security
Seven regional bodies now enforce routing integrity. With TWNIC reaching 98% IPv6 validity, I analyze how NIRs secure our infrastructure.
Alexei Krylov
12 min read
ARIN Fellowship insights from Louisville's 15 fellows
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
APNIC 2026 Fellowship: Why I'm Joining the Selection Team
I'm joining the APNIC 2026 Fellowship selection. Volunteers dedicate up to five hours to assess candidates for Mumbai.
Nikita Sinitsyn
13 min read
ARIN 57 Deadline: Secure Galt House by March 17
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
ARIN 57 Strategy: Securing IPv4 in a Scarce Market
North America holds 39.5% of global IPv4. I break down ARIN 57 sponsorship tiers to show where your budget actually buys policy influence.
Alexander Timokhin
14 min read
APRICOT 2026: Real Talk on Jakarta Governance
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
Indonesia internet gaps: 2025 stats reveal truth
With 229.4 million users online, Indonesia's 2025 data reveals why remote islands still lack reliable connectivity despite huge budgets.
Alexei Krylov
11 min read
IANA Performance: Don't Miss the March Deadline
You have exactly 30 days to critique the 2025 matrix before March 6. Ignore this, and governance becomes a rubber stamp.
Alexei Krylov
14 min read
Governance shifts: Why 15 volunteers shape IPv4
RIPE's new draft replaces ICP2 to manage 6 billion users. See how 15 volunteers refined global IPv4 governance standards in 2026.
Nikita Sinitsyn
14 min read
Global governance rules: Why stability beats speed now
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
Bangladesh RPKI: Why 75% Penetration Demands Action
Bangladesh's internet hit 75% penetration. At bdNOG 20, engineers skipped theory to fix real BGP hijacks via specific ROA creation labs.
Alexander Timokhin
13 min read
ARIN Policy Shift: 15 Members Can't Steer Alone
With 8M records at stake, the 15-member ARIN Council needs your voice before the 2026.1 manual locks in new rules.
Vladislava Shadrina
15 min read
Iran Internet Shutdown: Why 98.5% of IPv6 Vanished
At 11:50 UTC, Iran withdrew 98.5% of IPv6 space. I analyze how this BGP strategy differs from past throttling and what it means for global routing.
Alexei Krylov
12 min readPhysical internet loss now beats political shutdowns
Over 180 global disruptions hit in 2025. Learn why physical fiber cuts now cause more internet loss than political actions.
Nikita Sinitsyn
13 min read