[rpd] IPv6 as a criteria in IPv4 Soft Landing AFPUB-2026-v6-001-DRAFT02

[Noah]

To the PDWG,

How do we invension the current IPv4 inventory will look like by 2030 in
terms of IPv4 address space managed directly by AFRINIC?

Suppose the current existing inventory is completely depleted and whatever
is recoved be allocated beyond 2030.

Do we envision a future where IPv4 brokers/traders step in to trade IPv4
addresses which have been hoarded in inticipation that there will be
existance of future scarcity which will create an IPv4 market considering a
potential demand for IPv4 post softlanding?

Do we envision a future where IPv6 transitioning is potentially further
delayed due to a prolonged artificial market place for IPv4 addresses?

Is a policy with a clear problem statement that could encourage IPv6
transition within the limits and realities of scarce IPv4 addresses make
sense for the PDWG?

Does the authors assumptions nonetheless make some sense?

Cheers,
*.**/noah*


On Wed, 8 Jul 2026, 12:34 am Hytham El-Nakhal, <hytham at tra.gov.eg> wrote:

> Dear PDWG,
>
>
> I have noticed some mails from community members regarding the policy
> proposal "IPv6 as a criteria in IPv4 Soft Landing
> AFPUB-2026-v6-001-DRAFT01".
>
>
> The author has updated the proposal (DRAFT02), and it was discussed during
> the AFRINIC-37 PPM on 24th June 2026.
>
>
> The updated proposal is attached to this email to bring you up to speed
> with its contents [pending the re-establishment of the AFRINIC website by
> COB 8th July as communicated by AFRINIC].
>
> The updated proposal did not reach consensus at the AFRINIC-37 PPM and was
> sent back to the RPD mailing-list for further discussions.
>
>
> Those who missed the discussions still have access the AF-37 PPM
> proceedings here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwjG1_XwKV8 .
>
>
> Therefore, it is highly recommended that participants thoroughly review
> the attached proposal, familiarize themselves with prior discussions on the
> mailing list and during the Public Policy Meeting, and subsequently focus
> their valuable contribution by undertaking any of the following actions:
>
>   *   - Seek clarifications regarding the policy text and offer
> recommendations for its improvement;
>   *   - Express formal support for the proposal; or,
>   *   - Provide a detailed justification in case of opposition to the
> policy as drafted.
>
>
> Best Regards,
> Haitham el Nakhal
> PDWG Co-Chair
>
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