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IPv4 Transfer Request December 2023

How Will Market Stability Affect IPv4 Prices in 2024

In 2024, U.S. “Internet for All” initiatives – $18 billion E-ACAM program and $42 Billion BEAD program – indicate increased IPv4 demand.
IPv4 Transfer Requests Outpace Previous Year – November2023

IPv4 Transfer Requests Outpace Previous Year – November

After fluctuations, the IPv4 Market has exhibited price and demand stability since January 2023, increasing confidence for a strong 2024. The number of IPv4 Transfer Requests has also increased year-to-date, promoting informed market decision-making.
RIPE Reclaims IPv4 Addresses Due to Sanctions

RIPE NCC Reclaims 1.5 Million IPv4 Addresses Due to Sanctions

This report presents data regarding the impact of sanctions on RIPE NCC members, Users, and legacy resource holders, while adhering to confidentiality and privacy requirements.

Signs of a Stable & Healthy IPv4 Market – October 2023

A healthy market, whether it's a financial market, real estate market, or any other type of market, is characterized by certain signs and conditions that indicate stability, efficiency, and fairness.  The IPv4 market began in response to the exhaustion of a rare technology and a surge in client demand in 2015.
IPv4 Supply & Demand Tides Shifting – September 20232023

IPv4 Supply & Demand Tides Shifting – September 2023

The market is stable, with a new level of consistent demand. 142 transfer requests in August is on par with the average of 2023 142 requests.

IPv4 Transfer Market Stability – August 2023

Even in uncertain times, the IPv4 address market continues on a steady path of recovery. After approximately 18 months of demand decreasing and significant price drops, there is now a glimmer of hope on the horizon. Perhaps, sentiment regarding inflation and heightened interest rates are affecting the market as we near the new year; with anticipation of positive news and more stability.

IPv4 Address Market Heating Back Up – July 2023

The theme of today’s blog is…. let the good times keep rolling. The IP market is heating up and we are finally beginning to see a very positive trend in IPv4 address demand. The new baseline has changed over the past 4 months and is close to the consistency we have seen in the past when IPv4 prices were constantly on the rise.

Pros and Cons Between IPv4 and IPv6 Addresses

In the world of technology, connectivity has always been an essential aspect of daily life and business operations. Over the past decade, internet usage has skyrocketed, and with the increasing demand for data, IPv4 addresses, and their limitations have become a challenge. IPv6 was introduced as a potential solution, but is it ready to replace the aging IP standard protocol or are there better alternatives?

Are the Bulls Coming in the IPv4 Market? – June 2023

After what seems to have been the longest bear market in IPv4 History, we are starting to see signs of life again. Aside from February of this year, 2023 has shown positive IPv4 demand trends with no signs of extreme volatility. Most noticeably, the last 3 months have demonstrated a much more stable demand trend. Let’s dive into demand trends and then determine how it will affect the remainder of 2023.

IPv4 Request Volatility Takes a Positive Turn – May 2023

Once again, the IPv4 demand seems to be following the roller coaster pattern going up and down every month.  However, the delta of the demand decrease in April seems to be showing a positive sign as compared the previous dips over the last 6 – 9 months.