prop-163: Enhancing WHOIS Transparency and Efficiency Through Referral Server Implementation

Proposal text prop-163-v001
Objective

This proposal suggests implementing WHOIS Referral Server support so that transferred resource queries (e.g., ASN or IP addresses) are automatically redirected to the appropriate RIR database, NIR allocations can be easily accessed using a hierarchical system, and downstream allocation data can be accessible, enhancing transparency and traceability.

Current status To be discussed at APNIC 59
Authors

Tsungyi Yu

Relevant forum Policy SIG
Previous versions n/a
Secretariat impact assessment TBA
Proposal history
13 January 2025 Version 1 posted to the Policy SIG mailing list for discussion and community development.