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 readPolicy
Vladislava Shadrina
13 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 57 Policy: Why Your IP Strategy Shifts Now
ARIN 57 starts April 20 with 15 council members filtering proposals. See how this impacts your IPv4 strategy and resource allocation today.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
14 min read
NIST secure deployment: Stopping the 87% ransomware surge
NIST's 2026 update treats DNS as active defense against an 87% ransomware surge. Learn to deploy Protective DNS and encrypt traffic today.
Alexander Timokhin
10 min read
ARIN Governance Gaps: Why Three Volunteers Matter
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 readPacific submarine cables need local IXPs now
Submarine cables carry 99% of traffic, yet Pacific islands lack carrier-neutral IXPs. We analyze how local policy prevents single points of failure.
Alexei Krylov
11 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
APNIC policy costs: Why $32 IPv4 prices matter in 2026
IPv4 prices hit $32 by 2026. See how APNIC's consensus model, not voting, shapes these operational costs for Asia Pacific networks.
Georgy Masterov
11 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 read
Asset matching beats linear scans for BGP scale
Stop using 700 policy terms for single ASN matches. Switch to asset tree lookups to fix your BGP scaling collapse today.
Alexei Krylov
12 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
ARIN Policy 2026: Why Your IP Fees Just Changed
NRPM 2026.1 went live on March 3, replacing the 2025 edition. Learn why section 8.5.1 changes mean strict new fees for your IP blocks.
Vladislava Shadrina
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
APNIC 2026 Fellowship: My Take on Tech Tracks
Applications close 13 March 2026. I break down why the 5-month tech track beats passive training for real operational skills.
Alexei Krylov
13 min readAPNIC IPv6 debates: Why /32 still matters in 2026
At APNIC 61, chairs debated prop164. See why a /36 block might fracture routing tables for millions of users tomorrow.
Vladislava Shadrina
12 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
Global ICANN governance shifts: 2025 impact
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
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
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
Route leak lessons from Cloudflare's 25-min outage
Cloudflare's 25-minute outage shows how automation errors cause route leaks. I break down the RFC7908 violation and how to fix it.
Georgy Masterov
14 min read
ARIN Governance in Louisville: What Operators See
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
ARIN Fellowship 2026: My Take on the 10-Spot Limit
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
ARIN Committee Picks: 5 Fellows for Policy Roles
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