[rpd] Questions about IP Allocation rate

[Andrew Alston]

Hi All,

I was wondering if there were updated statistics for the amount of space
allocated in the last 3 years.  In addition to this information regarding
exactly how much free space is still available in the IPv4 unallocated pool
(excluding reservations)

I ask this because depending on the allocation rate - we may wish to
consider revising the soft-landing policy that currently reserves a /12
worth of ipv4 space for "future uses, as yet unforeseen".

I point out that the soft landing policy was ratified in 2011, and if we
still, after 14 years, have not been able to articulate a clear reason for
such a large reservation, I think it's time we look at most, if not all, of
that /12 back into the main unallocated pool that can be allocated for
African resource holders that actually need it.

Amongst other reasons, sitting with unallocated, unannounced, reserved
space like this leaves the space vulnerable to hijacking and malicious use
or even potential theft.

Thanks

Andrew
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