How does one get an IPv6 allocation for free? Or, do you mean the ULA space? Because the latter doesn't really count.
You just ask your RIR. For example: https://www.arin.net/resources/guide/ipv6/first_request/
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You just ask your RIR. For example: https://www.arin.net/resources/guide/ipv6/first_request/