
28 May
2025
28 May
'25
10:21 a.m.
If RIPE is serious about encouraging IPv6 adoption (and I think we are), we need to deprecate and remove support for IPv4. RIPE doesn't have the power to do that for the whole Internet, but it can send a clear message by removing IPv4 access to all RIPE services (API, control panel etc.). There's no reason not to do this. All RIPE members have IPv6, and those that haven't got themselves sorted can be given 12 months to do so. Taking a (mostly symbolic) action like this sends a clear signal and will likely be picked up by tech media outlets. It's something we *can* do as an organisation. Any objections? Cheers, Brett -- Brett Sheffield (he/him) Gladserv Ltd