The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is a nonprofit organization that manages IP address allocation and ASN distribution for North America.

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Projected IPv6 Address Adoption

How Does NAT Affect the Transition to IPv6 Addressing?

See how the widespread adoption of Network Address Translation has significantly prolonged the need to transition from IPv4 to IPv6.
IPv4 vs IPv6 Usage in BGP Routing Tables

Analysis of IPv4 vs IPv6 in BGP Routing Tables

The blog post provides an analysis of the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing tables' growth and dynamics for both IPv4 and IPv6 during 2024.
March IPv4 Transfers

IPv4 Market is Thriving: A Surge in Transfers

In February 2025, IPv4 transfers jumped to 176, up from 150 in January. This represents a +17.3% month-over-month increase
IPv4 Sales Demand Feb 2025

February Showing Strong IPv4 Demand Driven by BEAD

January 2025 started strong with 150 IPv4 transfer requests.  This is an increase of +4% compared to 2024, +6% compared to 2023 and +12% over 2022.  Looks like a positive trend over the last three years since we saw the market dip to the bottom.
2024 IPv4 Market Summary and 2025 Predictions

2025 IPv4 Outlook: Preparing For the Next Market Cycle

Explore the dynamics of the IPv4 market in 2024 as compared to previous years. Determine the IPv4 prices in 2025 and stay ahead of the rest with a competitive edge
IPv4 Blocks - Everything You Need to Know

IPv4 Blocks – Everything You Need to Know

IPv4 blocks are essential to understanding how the web works and why we’re seeing shifts in networking technology
Cogent Offers $206 Million in Secured Notes Backed by IPv42024

Cogent Offers $206 Million in Secured Notes Backed by IPv4

Cogent Communications (NASDAQ: CCOI), a leading global internet service provider, announced on April 25th 2024 a groundbreaking securitization offering. This move will see Cogent utilizing a significant portion of its IPv4 address space to issue up to $206,000,000 in securitized notes.
Is IPv4 Availability Becoming Scarce in 2024?

Is IPv4 Availability Becoming Scarce in 2024?

In recent years, the IPv4 market has been on a relentless upward trajectory, defying expectations, and confounding skeptics. Despite occasional setbacks and bouts of volatility, the overall trend has been undeniably bullish. What is driving this sustained optimism, and what does it mean for the network infrastructure industry?
IPv4 Demand Stability Leading to Increased Activity

IPv4 Demand Stability Leading to Increased Activity

Like any healthy and predictable market cycle, IPv4 demand continues to remain steady. This consistency further promotes the notion of a stable market since there was no serious fluctuation in either direction. 
IPv4 Market Recap, Patterns & 2024 Price Predictions2024

IPv4 Market Recap, Patterns & 2024 Price Predictions

Use data and market psychology to compare IPv4 prices from previous years and determine what IPv4 price might be in 2024