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Why brokers are important in the IPv4 address market

IPv4 Market / Dewang Goyal / November 4, 2024

The role and value proposition of brokers within the IPv4 address market might not be immediately evident to everyone. During a recent networking technology conference, a conversation with a fellow attendee revealed a common misconception: the belief that brokers inflate address prices. This perspective, while understandable, doesn’t capture the full spectrum of benefits brokers bring […]

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Understanding IP address reputation

Internet Security & Privacy / Dewang Goyal / September 17, 2024

IP reputation is essentially a score assigned to a specific IP address by servers and networks. This score represents the perceived ‘trustworthiness’ of that address based on its historical activity. To put it simply, if a certain IP address is regularly associated with suspicious or harmful activities, such as sending spam or hosting malicious software,

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A brief overview of the IPv4 market

IPv4 Market / Dewang Goyal / November 19, 2024

The IPv4 market has evolved due to the growing demand and limited supply of IP addresses. This article explores how this market works. Understanding IPv4 Addresses What are IPv4 addresses? Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) addresses are unique identifiers assigned to devices on an IP-based network to facilitate internet communication. An IPv4 address, composed of

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IPv4 pricing influencers

IPv4 Market / Dewang Goyal / November 8, 2024

Determining the primary factor that influences the price of IPv4 blocks is complex. Some argue that the average price sellers have in mind is the actual price, regardless of buyer willingness. Another perspective is that the price is determined by actual transactions where both parties agree. Both viewpoints have merit. For instance, if owners of

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