[address-policy-wg] 2023-01 New Policy Proposal (Reducing IXP IPv4 assignment default size to a /26)

Colleagues,

On 09/01/2023 11.40, Angela Dall'Ara wrote:
> 
> A new RIPE Policy Proposal, 2023-01, "Reducing IXP IPv4 assignment 
> default size to a /26"
> is now available for discussion.
> 
> The goal of this proposal is to extend the lifetime of the IXP IPv4 
> address pool and to motivate IXPs to implement the exchange of IPv4 
> routing information over IPv6.

<snip/>

> We encourage you to review this proposal and send your comments to
> address-policy-wg at ripe.net before 7 February 2023.

Sorry I missed the deadline.

If I recall correctly, the original motivation of the IXP policy was to 
allow IXP to get space, even if they did not otherwise qualify to become 
an LIR. This was so that they could maintain independence from LIR 
peering at the IXP.

However, there are basically no restrictions on becoming an LIR, and 
basically no space available. So there is no reason for a special IXP 
policy.

My own preference is that we stop IXP IPv4 assignments completely. IXP 
can purchase IPv4 space on the open market the same as everyone else.

Cheers,

--
Shane
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