Trusted IPv4 blog for the latest news, trends, analysis and market dynamics. Our analytics gather and evaluate IPv4 transfer data from ARIN, RIPE and APNIC and share the research with the rest of the world. We also write about related topics in the network infrastructure industry.

The Importance of Prefix Diversity in IPv4 Addressing

Understand why the importance of prefix diversity in IPv4 addressing is crucial for reducing the impact of user abuse on networks.

ARIN Waiting List For IPv4 Still Over a Year in 2026

The ARIN waiting list for IPv4 will remain over a year long in 2026. Get more details on the recent distributions and future implications.

Google & Meta Take Control of Undersea Backbone

Submarine cables carry approximately 99 percent of all intercontinental data traffic. Not satellite, not microwave, not some alternative transmission technology that the industry is developing as a backup. Undersea fiber optic cables — roughly…

AFRINIC Legal Circus over 6.2 Million IP Addresses

AFRINIC’s crisis and Africa’s last IPv4 reserves reveal how scarcity, policy gaps, and a secondary market are reshaping internet governance
The AI Land Grab Why Bots are the New IPv4 Squatters

The AI Land Grab: How Bots are Impacting IPv4 Demand

Explore the evolving role of AI in our digital landscape and how it is impacting IPv4, memory, server and infrastructure demand.

Cogent’s 10-K: Financials Freefall & Possible IPv4 Lifeline

Cogent’s latest 10-K reveals deep financial strain, mounting losses, and rising debt pressure — making its $174M IPv4 securitization look less strategic and more like necessary liquidity.

OpenClaw Use Cases: Automate, Scale, and Get More Done

OpenClaw is currently the most powerful AI agent framework. Here are some of the best use cases to help automate, scale, and get more done

AWS Buys 9 Million IPs — The Internet’s New Landlord

AWS recently acquired roughly 9 million IPv4 addresses, continuing its strategy of securing scarce digital infrastructure ahead of demand. The move underscores ongoing confidence in IPv4’s long-term strategic value.
Comparing Best IPV4 Brokers in 2026

Comparing the Best IPv4 Brokers in 2026

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The landscape of buying and selling IP addresses has changed drastically in the last 10 years. What defines the Best IPV4 Brokers in 2026?

How Explosive Growth of AI Impacts the Need for IPv4

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AI’s rapid growth is surging IPv4 demand as data centers and autonomous agents require unique addresses for connectivity. This scarcity has turned IPv4 into a premium asset, driving a robust leasing market for training clusters