Member Update: August 2024
1. Registry
LIR Stats
Number of LIRs: 21,306 (-77)
Number of members: 20,103 (-73)
LIRs with IPv6: 15,784 (+55)
IPv4 addresses transferred in July: 1,223,680 (-891,136)
LIRs on IPv4 Waiting List: 985
Days that first LIR in queue has been waiting: 519
% of IPv4 address space covered by ROAs: 68%
% of IPv6 address space covered by ROAs: 39%
ARCs completed in July: 221
Global RPKI Adoption Survey
The NRO RPKI Program seeks to know more about the community’s expectations with regard to consistency in RPKI implementations across the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs). The end goal is to define what a single, global RPKI system would look like. Currently, feedback is sought on the experience of managing resources through multiple RIRs. If you are a network operator with permissions to create ROAs for IP space allocated by multiple RIRs, participate in the survey before 12 September. More details are available in this RIPE Labs article.
2. Information Services
RIPEstat UX Research
We are working on improving the user experience (UX) for RIPEstat. As part of this, we are conducting research and will do user studies during RIPE 89. If you would like to participate, you can schedule a meeting with us by mailing stat@ripe.net.
IXP-from-Scratch
In a new series on RIPE Labs called "IXP from Scratch", Thomas Liske and colleagues report on their endeavour to build DD-IX, an Internet Exchange located in the city of Dresden, Germany. In the second instalment, they report on their network and security design decisions for DD-IX.
Innovative Approaches to Combating SPAM
SPAM and abuse remain persistent challenges across various digital platforms, threatening user trust and operational integrity. On RIPE Labs, Jolita Puzakova and colleagues explore how they tackle this persistent threat with a three-fold approach.
3. Community and Engagement
MENOG 24
The Middle East Network Operators’ Group and Peering Forum (MENOG 24) will be held in Muscat, Oman, from 4-5 December. Registration is now open for this meeting, and the call for presentations is open until 1 October.
Security Working Group Revised Draft Charter
The Security Working Group (formerly the Anti-Abuse Working Group) has shared their updated draft charter. Feedback is requested by 30 August.
Policy Update
A new RIPE Policy Proposal, 2024-01, "Revised IPv6 PI Assignment Policy," is now available for discussion. This proposal aims to define End Sites and requirements for “IPv6 PI Assignments” and “Assignments from IPv6 Allocations”, clarifies permitted use cases and introduces IPv6 PI issuance at the Nibble boundary and new principles for aggregation and registration. You can review this proposal and send your comments to address-policy-wg@ripe.net before 18 September 2024.
NRO NC: Call for Nominations 2024
The call for nominations to fill one seat on the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) is open until 30 September 2024. An election will be held during RIPE 89 to fill this seat for a three-year term starting in January 2025 and ending in December 2027.
RIPE NCC Training
In September, we have planned:
Tues 3 Sept 2024 Basic IPv6 Protocol Security Webinar
Wed 4 Sept 2024 LIR Training Course (Sarajevo)
Thurs 5 Sept 2024 IPv6 Fundamentals Training Course (Sarajevo)
Fri 6 Sept 2024 RIPE Database Training Course (Sarajevo)
Wed 11 Sept 2024 Advanced IPv6 Training Course (St. Julian’s)
Fri 13 Sept 2024 IPv6 Security Training Course (St. Julian’s)
Wed 18 Sept 2024 Advanced IPv6 Training Course (Vilnius)
Fri 20 Sept 2024 IPv6 Security Training Course (Vilnius)
Wed 25 Sept 2024 BGP Routing Security Training Course (Oslo)
Thurs 26 Sept 2024 IPv6 Fundamentals Training Course (Bishkek)
26-27 Sept 2024 Advanced IPv6 Training Course (Oslo)
Fri 27 Sept 2024 BGP Routing Security Training Course (Bishkek)
RIPE NCC Academy Summer School
This summer, members who complete an e-learning course before 31 August can claim a RIPE NCC Certified Professionals exam voucher. You can sign up for our online summer school for free in the RIPE NCC Academy.
IPv6 Fundamentals Course Now Available in Ukrainian and Russian
We published a translation of our RIPE NCC Academy IPv6 Fundamentals course in Ukrainian and Russian. The course is available in a series of video lectures on our YouTube channel.
RIPE NCC Open Houses
In September, we will host three Open Houses:
Thurs 12 Sept 2024 Internet in Türkiye
Tues 17 Sept 2024 Internet in Iran
Wed 25 Sept 2024 Personal AS Numbers
ripe.net Navigation Menu Updates
We are continuing our efforts to improve the ease of access to content on our website. In the latest round of updates, we have made some changes to the navigation menu.
The RIPE Labs Article Competition
The RIPE Labs Article Competition is back. Submit an article by 20 September at 23:00 (CEST), and you’ll have the chance to win tickets, travel and accommodation to RIPE 89 in Prague from 27 October to 1 November.
RIPE NCC Community Projects Fund Paused for 2025
The RIPE NCC Executive Board has resolved to pause the Community Projects Fund for 2025 to review the effectiveness of the Fund and how to improve it.
Green Tech Hackathon
The next RIPE NCC hackathon will take place on 10-11 December. This time, the focus is on Green Tech. Our goals are to develop tools, policies and protocols to reduce the environmental impact of Internet infrastructure. Apply now to join and help us organise this event.
4. Organisational Update
Charging Scheme Task Force Members Selected
The RIPE NCC Executive Board has selected the members of the Charging Scheme Task Force 2024. The Board expressed their thanks to all who volunteered. The new members of the task force are listed in the announcement. More updates will be shared as the task force carries out their work.