As with any finite resource, management strategies typically follow the course of: more efficient use, bridge transition to a more plentiful resource, and gradual adoption of the new resource. There is nothing you can do to thwart or change that reality unless you have the charisma to foment a revolution or you're grotesquely rich and powerful.

IPv4 will be no different. Unused addresses or public addresses used on private equipment WILL BE reclaimed - albeit not without some nasty fights. Four to Six gateways and ISP NATs will stretch the resources a bit more. Finally, IPv6 will be gradually adopted at a pace that is not a financial shock to the big players.

Along the way, power brokers and power hoarders will try to exploit the situation for greater control of the internet or segments thereof.

As with any finite resource, management strategies typically follow the course of more efficient use, bridge transition to a more plentiful resource, and finally adoption of the new resource.

IPv4 will be no different. Unused addresses or public addresses used on private equipment WILL BE reclaimed - albeit not without some nasty fights. Four to Six gateways and ISP NATs will stretch the resources a bit more. Finally, IPv6 will be gradually adopted at a pace that is not a financial shock to the big players.

Along the way, power brokers and power hoarders will try to exploit the situation for greater control of the internet or segments thereof.