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.

IPv4 Price Stabilization June 2022

IPv4 Price Stabilization & Comparison – June 2022

As of June 2022, the IPv4 market seems to have created a new IPv4 demand baseline. With only 113 IPv4 transfer requests last month, we have a 3-month average of 111 transfer requests. While this is a steady stream of demand, the rest of the picture paints an interesting story for the end of the year.
What is Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)?2024

What is Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)?

Learn about Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) in IP to MAC address mapping, and security measures to protect against cyber threats.

Recessions Impact on IPv4 Sales – May 2022

The general consensus amongst many stock market analysts indicate that our economy might be headed into a recession.  As seen in past instances, the IPv4 transfer market tends to follow the the global stock market. With the stock market continuing to decline, so do the number of IPv4 transfer requests, which is a strong indicator of the current global IPv4 demand.
IPv4-Transfer-Volatility-April-2022

Significant IPv4 Demand Volatility in April 2022

April 2022 transfer requests decreased to only 108, demonstrating another massive decrease of -37% as compared to March.  When looking at the average of 137 transfer requests in 2022, the decrease is still very significant at -21%.   Interestingly enough, the April & Mays average transfer requests are still 140 per month, which does align with what we have found to be the “new IPv4 norm” over the last 11 months.
Understand the role of IPv4 in internet traffic routing. Explore the challenges it faces and the need for the transition to IPv6.2024

What is IPv4? – Internet Protocol Version Four

Understand the role of IPv4 in internet traffic routing. Explore the challenges it faces and the need for the transition to IPv6.
ARIN Buying IPv4 Transfers March 2022

IPv4 Transfer Swing March 2022 – Are the Bulls Coming?

In March of 2022, the total ARIN transfer requests increased to 172, which demonstrates an increase in demand of over +27% as compared to the previous 10-month average.  This swing in transfer requests is timely, as many people were starting to wonder if prices were going to start to fall due to decreased interest and demand for IPv4 addresses globally.
ARIN IPv4 NONAUTH IRR Retirement

Avoid Network Outages – Updated ARIN IRR Records

Starting on April 4th 2022, the ARIN-NONAUTH (not-authenticated) data stream will no longer be available using Near Real Time Mirroring (NRTM), File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or Whois Port 43. The outdated email template entry method will also be deprecated. So what does it mean for organizations IPv4 address objects which ONLY use the ARIN-NONAUTH database?
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ARIN General Members vs. Service Members

ARIN Replaces "ISP" and "End Users" Classifications. Toward the beginning of the year in 2021, ARIN created 2 separate client participation class called “General Members” and  “Service Members”.  They moved away from the historic classification of "ISP" vs "End Users" in an effort to encourage more organizations to have the opportunity to become ARIN members and partake in ARIN policy making.
ARIN Buy IPv4 Transfers February 2022

IPv4 Price Crash Comparison – February 2022

As of February 2022, the IPv4 transfer market continues to show a stabilized trend as it relates to demand for IP transfers over the past 9 months.  The transfer requests increased from 132 in January to 137 in February, demonstrating an insignificant increase of +4%.  While the trend seems to be very consistent, there is still a -30% decrease of IPv4 transfer requests since the IPv4 crash in May of 2021.
What is the SpamAssassin Score?2024

What is the SpamAssassin Score?

SpamAssasin filters out spam emails, and safeguards your inbox from unwanted advertising and malicious phishing attempts.