When registry data changes, why can a working network disappear?
Follow a changed record through route filters and RPKI to see why access can fail, and why Lu Heng argues for continuity and a real path to independence.
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When an Internet Registry Fails, What Actually Breaks?
A registry does not carry every packet, but its records can still shape whether networks are recognised and can keep operating. This guide separates records, routing, authority and the exit a resilient system needs.
What is Internet governance risk? A practical guide
Start with one service your customers use. Identify who controls its names, addresses and routing, then test what happens when a dependency fails.
Top IP Address Asset Ownership Risks Enterprises Must Watch in 2026
Learn the biggest IP address asset ownership risks facing enterprises in 2026, including governance gaps, legal disputes, and asset control issues.
Why leasing IPv4 can be more secure than owning it
Many networks assume IPv4 ownership guarantees stability. In reality, registry governance and policy risk can undermine that assumption—making leasing a more secure operational strategy.
Why IPv4 scarcity isn’t a problem – it’s a market opportunity
Explore how IPv4 address scarcity has transformed limited IP resources into strategic assets through secondary markets, leasing models, and digital capital opportunities
Who controls the Internet? IP addresses, names and networks
Follow a website’s names, numbers and network connections to see where power sits — and why Lu Heng argues that critical administrators must be replaceable.
IPv4 leasing vs selling why long-term recurring revenue beats a one-time payout
Compare IPv4 leasing and selling discover how long-term recurring revenue from leasing can outperform a one-time sale payout and offer strategic business value.
IP address sovereignty: who has the right to decide?
A registry can change a record. Does that give it a mandate over a network? Lu Heng’s argument for limited coordination, operator choice and a real right to exit.
Why decentralization is the future of internet governance
Serving a continent is not a mandate to govern it. Explore Lu Heng’s case for decentralized registries, real exit rights and limits on administrators.
The hidden risks that can devalue your IP address assets
Hidden legal, operational, and tech-driven threats can quietly erode the value of your IP address assets. Learn the key risks and how to protect them
Are IPv4 Addresses a Good Investment in 2026 and Beyond?
Discover whether IPv4 addresses remain a valuable digital asset in 2026 and beyond. Explore market trends, investment potential, and future network implications.