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Cogent Raises $174m by Securitizing IPv4 Addresses

Cogent Raises $174M By Securitizing IPv4 Addresses

Cogent’s $174 million IPv4 securitization signals a new approach to monetizing address space in the tech and telecom sectors
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
China Ramps Up IPv6 Adoption Amid Slowing Growth

China Ramps Up IPv6 Adoption Amid Slowing Growth

Challenges and measures introduced by Beijing, in the progress of IPv6 adoption in China and the efforts being made to maintain momentum
How Fluctuating Demand Might Affect IPv4 Prices

How Fluctuating Demand Might Affect IPv4 Prices

October had the highest number of transfer requests of the year at 172. As compared to the consistent average of 143 transfer requests per month in 2024, October experienced a significant increase of +20%.

Exclusive Insights: 10 Years of IPv4 Address Transfer Statistics

We analysed 10 years of IPv4 transfer data, compared 16s and larger to /24 through /17 subnets, and use trends to predict how initiatives like BEAD funding will influence supply and prices in 2025
BEAD Update - The Delaware Broadband Initiative

BEAD Funding Update: The Delaware Broadband Initiative

September 2024 update on Delaware's Broadband Initiative: a $107 million federal funding program for universal high-speed Internet.