Analysis of Resource Allocations Visibility on the Internet

• Pedro Maciel Carneiro Ferreira Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG) http://orcid.org/0009-0004-4079-2695
• Pedro De Botelho Marcos Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG) https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7547-5674

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/errc.2024.4666

Abstract

This paper analyzes the visibility of ASes, prefixes, and address spaces allocated by the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) for both IPv4 and IPv6. Using data collected from Route Views, RIPE RIS, and PCH, we conduct various analyses to assess how these resources are being utilized and propagated across global routing tables. The study aims to understand the extent to which allocated resources are effectively visible and in use, identifying discrepancies between allocation and observed visibility. The results provide insights into the efficiency of resource utilization and offer a clearer understanding of propagation patterns in routing networks.

Keywords: Allocation, BGP, Internet, Prefixes, Routing

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