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 readRIPE
Nikita Sinitsyn
13 min read
RIPE Strategy Draft: What 3,049 Votes Changed
After 3,049 votes, the new RIPE draft strategy shifts focus to measurable service levels. I analyze what this means for your IPv4 leasing plans.
Alexei Krylov
12 min read
RIPE tools stop BGP hijacks in real time now
See how 76% of IPv4 space now uses RPKI to stop hijacks. I break down the new RIPEstat tools you need today.
Vladislava Shadrina
13 min read
RIPE General Meeting: Voting Deadlines You Can't Miss
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
IPv4 Waiting List: 773 LIRs Stuck After 472 Days
With 773 LIRs stuck on the RIPE waiting list, free allocation is over. I analyze the shift to market transfers and rising costs.
Alexei Krylov
14 min read
SEE 14 Engineers: Stop IPv6 Growth Flatlining
SEE 14 in Belgrade tackles the 2–3% IPv6 growth stall. Join engineers April 21–22 to fix routing gaps before obsolescence hits.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
8 min read
RIPE registry helps Middle East operators survive war costs
With 88% expecting cost surges, RIPE offers payment extensions to keep Middle East operators online during active conflict and cash flow issues.
Vladislava Shadrina
14 min read
Regnr attribute: Stop Orgname Confusion in RIPE
The new regnr attribute resolves identity ambiguity for 2.6M objects. Learn how this April 2026 update prevents legal disputes over your IP resources.
Alexander Timokhin
14 min read
RIPE Registry Plans: Optimizing for Grid Limits
RIPE's Q2 2026 plan targets nine domains as power demand triples by 2030. Learn how to validate routes before the grid constrains growth.
Alexander Timokhin
11 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
RPKI SOC 2: Why 55% of carriers now validate routes
With 55% of carriers validating routes, RIPE's SOC 2 report proves RPKI security is enterprise-grade. Learn why trust is now mandatory.
Nikita Sinitsyn
9 min read
IPv4 Waitlist Stuck? Why 841 LIRs Are Waiting
With 841 LIRs stuck on the RIPE waitlist, free IPv4 allocation is gone. I explain why tactical leasing is your only path forward today.
Vladislava Shadrina
14 min read
RIPE Charging 2026: How €75 Hits Your Budget
I break down the RIPE 2026 proposal where the base fee stays at €1,800 but independent assignments rise to €75. See how Option A affects your LIR.
Nikita Sinitsyn
12 min read
RIPE 2025 Data: $22 IP Lease Costs
RIPE's 2025 reports show 20,000 members facing IPv4 scarcity. Lease prices hit $22 monthly. See how governance handles this fiscal tension.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
13 min read
RIPE Meeting 2026: Why 394 Signatures Block Change
You need 394 signatures to challenge the RIPE Board. Discover why the May 6 deadline matters for your IP strategy and fee resistance.
Alexei Krylov
11 min read
RIPE Atlas data reveals hidden topology gaps
See how 13,421 active probes map 4,000 ASNs. Real data reveals topology gaps that theoretical models often miss in global routing.
Alexei Krylov
12 min read
RIPE navigation update: What changes March 16
On March 16, 2026, RIPE replaces the old switcher with a single interface. Learn how this affects your six critical tools and LIR Portal access.
Nikita Sinitsyn
12 min read
IPv6 skills gap: Why 50% access isn't enough
With native access at 50.10%, basic setup fails. Learn why advanced design skills are the new bottleneck for secure networks.
Vladislava Shadrina
13 min read
IPv4 wait times hit 477 days: My take
With fewer than 5 LIRs left and a 477-day wait, direct allocation is gone. I explain why transfers are your only real option now.
Vladislava Shadrina
13 min read
RIPE Network Coordination: Why Riga Matters Now
Join me in Riga this June. With $2.5T in AI spending coming, regional coordination is vital for Baltic network survival. Let's connect!
Vladislava Shadrina
8 min read
RIPE Labs 2026: Skip Fees, Win Edinburgh Access
Win full access to RIPE 92 in Edinburgh by submitting original technical stories before the 3 April cutoff, bypassing standard fees.
Alexander Timokhin
15 min read
RIPE Strategic Shift: Navigating the 2026 Election
Nominations close April 29, 2026. We analyze how the fixed EUR 1,800 fee impacts strategic direction for the registry.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
13 min read
Sanctions report shows 10 resources frozen now
Seven members lost resources in Q1 2026. Learn how RIPE's new transparency report changes compliance for legacy holders across 75 countries.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
11 min read