Transfer consolidationIPv4 address transfers

to a single account from multiple accounts

12 years ago…• 28 August 2008, APNIC 26 - Christchurch, NZ

• Transcription of prop-62 (Use of final /8) discussion:

# of source organisations# of recipient organisations

(source vs recipient ratio higher than 2:1)

Is this…• A problem?

– The intent of the last /8 policy is to preserve IPv4 for new networks

– Should APNIC & the NIRs challenge registration of transfers that is not consistent with this intent?

• Not a problem?

– This is market reality. Some organisations will consolidate their last /8 holding

• 14 (0.09%) Members have consolidated 5 or more /22s in 9 years so far

– Is it more important for APNIC & the NIRs to facilitate ‘frictionless’ transfer to maintain accurate registry and prevent black market?