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Your Number Resource Record Is a Part of the Internet's Infrastructure — Respect It Like One
Legacy IPv4 Internet number resource holders: Is your registration data still doing its job? Nearly half of ARIN's legacy networks have no validated Point of Contact. Find out why that matters, and how to fix it in minutes.
Don’t Get Your Wires Crossed: Appropriate Use Cases for IPv6-Only vs. IPv6-Mostly
Terms like IPv6-only and IPv6-mostly are a clear example of how IETF terminology often lacks clarity. IPv6 expert Jordi Palet Martínez, explains why the correct use of these terms requires specifying a scope of application.
Apply Today for the ARIN 58 Fellowship Program
The call for applications to our ARIN 58 Fellowship Program is out, and Senior Project Manager Amanda Gauldin shares more about what you can expect in this program, why you should consider applying, and what past Fellows have to say about the experience.
ARIN Bits: June 2026
As temperatures rise, so does the momentum at ARIN. Dive into the summer edition of ARIN Bits for updates from our second quarter and details about upcoming items, including: the 2026 ARIN Elections cycle; fee and security changes; useful tools; reminders from Registration Services; community participation opportunities; industry events on our calendar; and more.
Bridging Policy and Operations: An ARIN 57 Fellowship Experience
Read how the ARIN Fellowship Program strengthened this new community member's understanding of Internet governance and policy development and provided a meaningful forum in which to contribute ideas around routing security, automation, AI-assisted validation, and modernized policy workflows.
Ready to Run? Your Guide to ARIN Elections Nominations
Who can make nominations? What should a nominee expect during the election timeline? How are nominees classified, and what qualifications matter most? Whether you’re considering running or simply want to understand ARIN Elections, this overview covers the essentials.
We Want to Hear from You: Take ARIN's 2026 Customer Satisfaction Survey
Sometime before 19 June, we hope you’ll set aside some time to share your feedback with us as we conduct our 2026 Customer Satisfaction Survey to gain a better understanding of our performance in all areas of the organization.
Your Vote Shapes the Internet: Why General Membership Matters in 2026
Every IP address block and Autonomous System Number in the ARIN region exists within a framework of policy that is shaped not by ARIN staff but by our community, through a transparent, bottom-up process. That process only works when people participate.
The Nine Lives of an Early Adopter: ESnet’s IPv6 Journey — and Why It Matters Now
Last month's ARIN 57 meeting featured a keynote address that brought three decades of real-world IPv6 experience to bear on the question the Internet community keeps asking: Are we there yet? Learn how Inder Monga and Nick Buraglio of ESnet answered that question for the ARIN community.
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