Skip to main content Tech Radar Pro Tech Radar Gaming Tech Radar Pro TechRadar the business technology experts Search TechRadar View Profile België (Nederlands) Deutschland North America US (English) Australasia New Zealand Expert Insights Website builders Web hosting Best web hosting Best website builder Best office chairs Expert Insights You can now use an IPv4 address as business collateral - and it could be worth millions Craig Hale 14 March 2025 IPv4 addresses are now valuable business collateral When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: David Jancik / Shutterstock) IPv4.Global announces scheme to use IPv4 addresses as collateral It’s the “first-of-its-kind” loan system, and promises big returns The global transition to IPv6 is still slow for many Marketplace IPv4.Global has revealed a “first-of-its-kind” loan system where businesses can lend using IPv4 addresses as collateral. The company explains the system is built on previous work developed by Cogent, which offers notes backed by leased IPv4 address revenues which are collateralized by the addresses themselves. Unlike Cogent’s model, though, IPv4.Global customers can use their addresses directly as collateral while still retaining full use of them. You may like "Network blocking is never going to be the solution" – Cloudflare slams anti-piracy tactics What is my IP address? How to find out and what it means IPv4 addresses are valid collateral This means that businesses can secure funding while still having access to and use of their addresses. “We just successfully implemented our lending program for a data center operator so they can grow their cloud business, making us the first and only company lending against IPv4 addresses today,” said Lee Howard, IPv4.Global SVP. “IPv4.Global works with customers to buy, sell, lease, and now borrow against IPv4 blocks, regardless of size, and has completed more transfers globally than any other provider," the company added in an announcement. The official release doesn't go in to much detail, so we don’t know if there are minimum or maximum IPv4 address requirements to qualify for a loan. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. More broadly, IPv4.Global describes itself as a broker that transfers IP addresses from companies that no longer need them to ones that do, “monetizing hidden assets the company may not even be aware exist.” It’s brokered the sale of more than 55 million IP addresses​ and completed more than 3,000 transactions. Despite IPv6 adoption, IPv4 remains high in demand because the costs associated with transitioning and infrastructure changes can be high. Still, AWS started charging businesses for using IPv4 addresses in 2024 without adding a charge for IPv6 addresses in the hope that more customers would update. You might also like Check out the best domain registrars around today We’ve rounded up a list of the best cloud hosting providers The body behind the world's internet domains want to create something entirely new — and not for what you'd think Social Links Navigation With several years’ experience freelancing in tech and automotive circles, Craig’s specific interests lie in technology that is designed to better our lives, including AI and ML, productivity aids, and smart fitness. He is also passionate about cars and the decarbonisation of personal transportation. As an avid bargain-hunter, you can be sure that any deal Craig finds is top value! You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. "Network blocking is never going to be the solution" – Cloudflare slams anti-piracy tactics What is my IP address? 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