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How to Monetize Your Unused IPv4 Address Blocks

January 19, 2026
ipv4.center Team
How to Monetize Your Unused IPv4 Address Blocks

Your Unused IPs Are Worth Money

If your organization holds IPv4 addresses that are not being used, you are sitting on a valuable asset. With current market prices ranging from $17-$40 per IP depending on block size, even a single /24 (256 IPs) is worth $7,000-$10,000.

Two Ways to Monetize: Sell or Lease

Option 1: Sell Your IPv4 Addresses

Selling provides a one-time lump sum payment. Best when:

  • You are certain you will never need the addresses again
  • You want maximum immediate cash
  • You are closing down or consolidating operations

Estimated revenue (selling):

Block SizeEstimated Value (USD)
/24 (256 IPs)$7,000 - $10,000
/22 (1,024 IPs)$25,000 - $35,000
/20 (4,096 IPs)$90,000 - $115,000
/16 (65,536 IPs)$1,100,000 - $1,500,000

Option 2: Lease Out Your IPv4 Addresses

Leasing provides ongoing monthly or annual income while retaining ownership. Best when:

  • You might need the addresses again in the future
  • You want recurring passive income
  • You want to retain the asset for potential appreciation

Estimated monthly revenue (leasing):

Block SizeMonthly Income (USD)Annual Income (USD)
/24$80 - $150$960 - $1,800
/22$280 - $500$3,360 - $6,000
/20$800 - $1,500$9,600 - $18,000

How to Get Started

For Selling

  1. Create a seller account on IPv4.center
  2. Add your organization and RIR details
  3. Create a listing with your IP block details and asking price
  4. Sign the listing agreement
  5. Our team reviews and publishes your listing
  6. Buyers find your listing and initiate purchase
  7. Complete the transfer and receive payment

For Leasing

  1. Register on IPv4.center and go to your lease-out dashboard
  2. Create a lease listing with pricing for different durations
  3. Optionally enable subnet splitting for flexible tenant options
  4. Tenants lease your IPs and you earn monthly/annual income
  5. We handle the administrative aspects while you retain ownership

Which Option Is Better?

Consider the break-even calculation: if leasing earns you ~$1,500/year for a /24 and selling earns ~$8,500, the break-even is approximately 5-6 years. If you plan to hold for longer, leasing generates more total revenue while the underlying asset continues to appreciate.

Many organizations use a hybrid approach: sell some blocks for immediate capital and lease the rest for ongoing income.

Start monetizing today: Sell your IPv4 or Lease out your addresses.

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