Internet Privacy

IP address Depreciation vs Appreciation in the IPv4 era and NRS’s role

22 January 2026

IPv4 scarcity has transformed numerical internet addresses into tradable digital assets with fluctuating market value. Organisations such as the Number Resource Society (NRS) ad...

What Determines the Value of an IP address

22 January 2026

The value of an IP address is shaped by scarcity, reputation, demand, block characteristics and governance frameworks like NRS guiding responsible resource management. Scarcity,...

How IPv4 Assets create long-term enterprise value

12 January 2026

Finite supply, persistent demand and commercial tradability have transformed IPv4 addresses into strategic assets that deliver sustainable financial and operational value. Key p...

Why IP Addresses should be treated like Infrastructure Capital

12 January 2026

With IPv4 scarcity and ongoing demand, organisations are now managing IP address space as long-term capital, not just technical identifiers. Limited supply, high demand and seco...

Leasing trends across APNIC, ARIN & RIPE — What enterprises must know

8 January 2026

IPv4 address leasing is evolving globally, shaped by regional policies and market scarcity; enterprises must understand policy, pricing and governance. Leasing dynamics differ w...

Why enterprises need an IP address governance framework in 2026

8 January 2026

Weak IP address governance increases outage, security and compliance risks Formal frameworks bring visibility, accountability and resilience to modern enterprise networks IP add...

RPKI vs IRR: What’s the difference and why you need both

1 January 2026

As routing threats grow, understanding how RPKI and IRR work — and why they complement each other — is essential for network security. RPKI adds cryptographic trust to internet...

Why “unused” IP addresses can still create security risks

1 January 2026

Standfirst — Dormant IPv4 addresses might look harmless, but they can attract hijacking, scanning and exploitation, threatening networks and reputation. “Unused” addresses often...