🚨 The next ICANN New gTLD Round opens April 30, 2026.

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New gTLDs, Next Round: Who Really Wins This Time? The application window opens April 30th and closes August 12, 2026. The strength of a string means very little without a sound strategy underneath it, and this round will reward those who figured t…

ICANN's next new gTLD application window opens April 30 and closes August 12. This round brings a real opportunity for the right applicants with the right business models. I shared some thoughts on who is best positioned to make the most of it.

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#ICANN #DomainNames

ICANN boss: no plans to scrap Oman meeting - Domain Incite ICANN currently has no plans to cancel its 2026 Annual General Meeting, which is due to take place in Muscat, Oman, later this year, according to CEO Kurt Lindqvist. Speaking at the public forum at IC...

ICANN boss: no plans to scrap Oman meeting domainincite.com/31575-icann-... #icann #icann85

🚀The next #ICANN gTLD round is coming, and the right partners matter

#TheDNA’s Service Provider Directory helps #NewgTLD applicants find vetted experts across strategy, technical, legal & launch

TLDz serves on the Advisory Council and is an approved provider🤓

👉https://thedna.org/

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ICANN maps out new gTLD timeline - Domain Incite ICANN's 85th public meeting kicked off in Mumbai at the weekend, the last community face-to-face before the next round of new gTLDs kicks off, and the Org took the time to spell out exactly what is ex...

ICANN maps out new gTLD timeline domainincite.com/31571-icann-... #icann #icann85 #domains #newgtlds

what computer/phone/browser are you currently using?

indeed, how much tech do we have in our homes that have patents owned by americans or american companies?

then there's #ICANN - which we all use.

Weekend Reads

* Building a BGP map
https://kmcd.dev/posts/live-internet-map/
* Measuring DNS over IPv6
https://www.potaroo.net/ispcol/2026-02/v6dns.html
* ICANN root system governance
https://circleid.com/posts/icanns-ultimate-demise
* India DNS censorship examined […]

Most gTLDs do not fail because of awareness.

They fail because of distribution design.

Registrar presence is exposure.
Embedded workflows are strategy. ⚙️

Read the briefing:
https://tldz.com/gtld-distribution-strategy/

#gTLD #DomainNames #ICANN

War disrupts ICANN 85 - Domain Incite It seems a bit tasteless to whine about disrupted flights when the Middle-East is erupting into war; nevertheless, that's the immediate issue facing would-be attendees at this week's public ICANN meet...

War disrupts ICANN 85 domainincite.com/31557-31557 #icann #icann85 #domains

Olaf Kolkman (part 1) Olaf Kolkman has had a long career in open source. In this first part, we discussed his involvement with Perl, DNSSEC and NLnet Labs.

The Underbar (the #perl podcast) has an interview with Olaf Kolkman about Perl and DNS and other things pca.st/episode/042e...

#dns #dnssec #ietf #icann

🚀The next #ICANN gTLD round is coming, and the right partners matter

#TheDNA’s Service Provider Directory helps #NewgTLD applicants find vetted experts across strategy, technical, legal & launch

TLDz serves on the Advisory Council and is an approved provider🤓

👉https://thedna.org/

#DomainNames

🌐 @puntogal.bsky.social impulsa a #AceptaciónUniversal para unha internet máis inclusiva e multilingüe cun proxecto divulgativo. A actividade, celebrada no #museodopobogalego, contou coa colaboración de #ICANN , o #geotldgroup , e o #aetgcoetg.
👉🏼Máis informacion, aquí: i.gal/PNZ8c

Four under-discussed questions worth adding to a 2026 dotBrand TLD decision checklist I am not anti dotBrand; I am pro clear-eyed decisions, and here are four under discussed questions on governance, transitions, UX friction, and regulatory footprint worth adding to every 2026 dotBr…

Most 2026 dotBrand conversations already cover the basics—trust, security, and timing. My article presents four questions that brands & their advisors can explore now to refine their strategy and establish a smoother path to success.

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#brandprotection #domains #ICANN

ICANN Launches Universal Acceptance Curriculum to Foster a Multilingual Internet ICANN has introduced a Universal Acceptance study program aimed at promoting a multilingual internet through education and awareness.

ICANN Launches Universal Acceptance Curriculum to Foster a Multilingual Internet #USA #Los_Angeles #ICANN #Multilingual_Internet #Universal_Acceptance

ICANN Introduces Curriculum Program to Support Multilingual Internet Growth ICANN has unveiled its Universal Acceptance Curriculum program, enabling institutions to integrate multilingual Internet education into their courses, enhancing global digital inclusivity.

ICANN Introduces Curriculum Program to Support Multilingual Internet Growth #USA #Los_Angeles #ICANN #Multilingual_Internet #Universal_Acceptance

ICANN Launches New Curriculum Program to Promote Universal Acceptance in Multilingual Internet ICANN's new Universal Acceptance Curriculum Program promotes multilingual internet access by educating universities on domain and email inclusivity.

ICANN Launches New Curriculum Program to Promote Universal Acceptance in Multilingual Internet #USA #Los_Angeles #ICANN #Multilingual_Internet #Universal_Acceptance

ICANN Launches Universal Acceptance Curriculum Program for Multilingual Internet Access The new program from ICANN aims to foster a multilingual Internet by integrating vital concepts into academic curricula across various institutions worldwide.

ICANN Launches Universal Acceptance Curriculum Program for Multilingual Internet Access #USA #Los_Angeles #ICANN #Multilingual_Internet #Universal_Acceptance

Utility gTLD or .Brand?

Two models. Two risk profiles ⚖️

As the 2026 #ICANN round approaches, clarity determines durability 📊

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#NewTopLevelDomains #DigitalIdentity

Namecheap abandons fight for .org price caps - Domain Incite Namecheap seems to have thrown in the towel in its long-running fight to get ICANN to cap the prices of .org and .info domain names. The registrar terminated its Independent Review Process complaint a...

Namecheap abandons fight for .org price caps domainincite.com/31555-namech... #domains #icann

🚨 Early #gTLD string announcements ahead of ICANN 2026 opening.

But press releases don’t create priority.
They create signals.

📣 Deterrence - or invitation?
💰 Advantage - or auction risk?

Full list: 🔗 https://tldz.com/early-gtld-announcements/

#TLD #ICANN #DNS #DomainStrategy #DomainNames

Seven dead registrars on the out - Domain Incite When a registrar stops paying its registry partners, they tend to be cut off relatively quickly. ICANN takes a bit longer. That seems to be what's happening to a collection of accredited registrars un...

Seven dead registrars on the out domainincite.com/31551-seven-... #domains #icann

ICANN Highlights Exciting Growth Potential for Domain Names in Turkey During 2026 Expansion Tour During a recent visit to Turkey, ICANN's CEO emphasized the significant opportunities that the upcoming 2026 domain name expansion offers for local businesses and stakeholders.

ICANN Highlights Exciting Growth Potential for Domain Names in Turkey During 2026 Expansion Tour #Istanbul #Turkey #ICANN #Domain_Expansion

ICANN CEO Promotes New Domain Name Opportunities for Turkish Businesses in 2026 During a recent visit to Türkiye, ICANN's CEO highlighted the expansive new opportunities for domain names set for 2026, encouraging local businesses and stakeholders to participate.

ICANN CEO Promotes New Domain Name Opportunities for Turkish Businesses in 2026 #Istanbul #Turkey #Türkiye #ICANN #Kurtis_Lindqvist

🚀 The RSP List Is Out. Now What?

We broke it all down in our latest blog post: 🔎 How to Evaluate the Right Registry Service Provider for Your TLD 👉 brsregistry.com/blog/rspeval...

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#ICANN #NewgTLD #DomainIndustry #Registry #TLD #InternetGovernance #ICANN85

🚀The next #ICANN gTLD round is coming, and the right partners matter

#TheDNA’s Service Provider Directory helps #NewgTLD applicants find vetted experts across strategy, technical, legal & launch

TLDz serves on the Advisory Council and is an approved provider🤓

👉https://thedna.org/

#DomainNames

Today, in "Who The Fuck Approved This UX?"

Oh look, one of my domains is about to expire. Might as well renew it for as long as I'm allowed. Looks like that's ten years, according to the options presented by my registrar.

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Afnic Registry Services. ICANN85 Community forum 7 - 12 march 2026 Emilie Turbbat Marketing and commercial director Pierre Bonis Afnic CEO Régis Massé Director of Information Systems and Chief Technical Officer and Benoît Ampeau Partnerships and Innovation Director

🇮🇳 Afnic will attend ICANN85 in Mumbai (7-12 March) at Jio World Convention Centre.

🙌 Meet our team at the "Afnic Registry Services" (booth 18): Pierre Bonis, Emilie Turbat, Régis Massé and Benoît Ampeau.

💬 We will discuss next gTLD round, cybersecurity and internet governance.

#ICANN #gTLD

#ICANN announced 2027 general meeting to be hosted in Genovia!
Great choice!

ICANN publishes initial list of RSPs for new top level domain names - Domain Name Wire | Domain Name News 28 companies have passed technical screening to offer registry services. ICANN has published a list of Registry Service Providers (RSPs) that have already passed their technical screening. Some of the...

A milestone for the 2026 New gTLD round: ICANN has released the initial list of evaluated Registry Service Providers. Choosing the right partner is the first step.

#domains #ICANN

Learn more: domainnamewire.com/2026/02/02/i...

L'Afnic obtient le label d'opérateur technique de registre, délivré par l'ICANN. Le visuel l'indique en compagnie du logo Afnic registry Services et d'un tampon OTR

L'Afnic obtient le label OTR/RSP par ICANN

👉 Seul opérateur français labellisé
👉 Pour les nouveaux domaines internet (avril 2026)
👉 Solution souveraine pour opérer brandTLD et geoTLD

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#ICANN #DNS #gTLD