Anybody know why 240.0.0.0/4 is not used?

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8 years ago

We have figured out a scheme to use it in a newly created layer of cyberspace between the current public and private networks, thus avoiding the legacy issues. A proposal nicknamed EzIP (phonetic for Easy IPv4) has been submitted to IETF:

https://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-chen-ati-adaptive-ipv4-address-space-03

EzIP can establish stand-alone "sub-Internets", each from one IPv4 public address to serve a region with population up to Tokyo Metro or 75% of the countries on earth. The sub-Internet configuration can realize the CIR (Country-based Internet Registry) model proposed by ITU several years ago, without establishing the CIR organization. If a government is not interested, private enterprises can make use of it to provide "Local Internet" services. Either way, it will be an option for consumers may to choose from for an more open competitive environment.

Thoughts and comments will be much appreciated.

Abe (2018-09-17 12:12)

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