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From: address-policy-wg <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Shane
Kerr
Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 5:35 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [address-policy-wg] 2023-01 New Policy Proposal (Reducing IXP IPv4
assignment default size to a /26)
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> 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.
> Shane
I don't typically comment on address policy because it might look self-serving,
but someone asked me to comment.
Thinking about the costs to set up an IXP, I went back to this RIPE
presentation a few years ago: "The $1,000 Internet Exchange"
https://ripe71.ripe.net/presentations/30-1000-dollar-exchange-ripe71.pdf
Market price for a /24 might be high enough to prevent an IXP from forming.
Even a significant subnet might be expensive, and that's if someone was willing
and able to sell a /26.
Lee
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