🚀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

APRALO - Multilingual Internet #2 - IDN Policies and Implementation APRALO Policy Forum Webinar Series - March 26, 2026

The 2026 gTLD round has a multilingual dimension most people don't know about. @icann.org's IDN experts explained the whole policy stack — variants, LGRs, string similarity — at the latest APRALO webinar. Recap + transcript: open.substack.com/pub/isoclive... #ICANN #IDN #NewgTLD #APRALO

ICANN85 Readout – Highlights & Take-Aways from the Community Forum eco – Association of the Internet Industry / ICANN - March 18 2026

RECAP - ICANN85 Readout – Highlights & Take-Aways from the Policy Forum #ICANN85 #ICANN open.substack.com/pub/isoclive...

Fancy, the authoritative nameservers for the `xyz.` TLD are as follows:


x.nic.xyz
y.nic.xyz
z.nic.xyz
generationxyz.nic.xyz


How fun. I never thought of the #TLD as being a pun to demographic cohorts.

#DNS #ICANN #nameservers

ICANN hit with tinfoil-hat lawsuit - Domain Incite ICANN has been sued by a Louisiana woman who thinks the Org is surveilling her. Wendy Renee' Carlton (sic) filed a bizarre lawsuit last month claiming she "has experienced persistent and patterned int...

ICANN hit with tinfoil-hat lawsuit domainincite.com/31589-icann-... #domains #icann

📝 Cédric Michel-Flandin @afnic.bsky.social explains the ICANN process for the 2026 gTLD round

📅 April 30 → August 12
❗ First round in 14 years

👉 Steps, stakeholders, insights

➡️ www.afnic.fr/en/observato...

.sncf, .paris… what about yours?
#DNS #ICANN

📝 Cédric Michel-Flandin @afnic.bsky.social décrypte le processus de l’ICANN pour le round gTLD 2026

📅 Candidatures : 30 avril → 12 août
❗ Une ouverture rare après 14 ans

👉 Étapes, acteurs, enjeux

➡️ www.afnic.fr/observatoire...

.sncf, .paris… et demain le vôtre ?
#DNS #ICANN

NDDCAMP Alsace 2026, l'Afnic sera présent

⏰ J-3 !

@afnic.bsky.social sera au NDDCamp Alsace 2026 à Strasbourg (27 mars)

🎤2 tables rondes animées par nos experts : marché des noms de domaine & nouvelles extensions (.brand)

👉 Enjeux stratégiques, juridiques et SEO

➡️ nddcamp.alsace

#NDDCamp #Afnic #DNS #ICANN #SEO

Today's #FlashbackFriday from 2007 Comic Strip ;) #ICANN #NewTLDs #Domains

🚀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

ICANN85: Legal News Ahead of the Next Round Straight from Mumbai, EBRAND CLO Luc Seufer brings us the latest ICANN updates, ahead of the next round of gTLDs.

Want your own internet extension? Now is the time to prepare. ebrand.com/blog/icann85... #ICANN

The 7-Day Delay: Tech Expert Warns of Transparency Gaps in Domain Renewals – RMN Digital AI-generated Representational Image of a Digital Newsroom | RMN News Service The 7-Day Delay: Tech Expert Warns of Transparency Gaps in Domain Renewals Experts

⚠️ Website Owners: Beware of the "Domain Renewal Gap!" 🌐💳 Don't let your website's security get stuck in the "asynchronous" delay! 🛡️💻
#DomainRenewal #TechTips #ConsumerRights #ICANN #WordPress #WebSecurity #RMNNews #DigitalAssets #WHOIS #RMNDigital

RMN Digital: www.rmndigital.com/the-7-day-de...

Navigating WordPress and Domain Renewal: A Consumer Rights Perspective on Registry Syncing - RMN News Navigating WordPress and Domain Renewal: A Consumer Rights Perspective on Registry Syncing The most important technical lesson for any domain owner is to look beyond the expiration date. In a WHOIS or...

Is Your Domain Renewal Actually Finished? 🌐🛡️
I discovered a major transparency gap between paying for a domain and the actual registry update.
🔗 Read More: rmnnews.com/2026/03/17/n...
#WordPress #DomainRenewal #ConsumerRights #RMNCRN #TechTransparency #WebHosting #ICANN #Verisign #DigitalAssets

ICANN locks in key contract for 2026 gTLD round—What domain investors need know ICANN has finally approved the 2026 Base Registry Agreement and while that sounds like true bureaucratic mulch, it's another clear sign that the upcoming new gTLD round is moving forward. Basically, ...

#ICANN locks in key contract for 2026 gTLD round—What domain investors need know 💵🌐 domaingang.com/domain-news/...

##NewTLDs

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

Thinking about applying for a .brand or new TLD?

📞 Before you start — Give Us a Call First
1-877-dot-nTLD - We’ll help you evaluate, compare, and select the right RSP.

brsregistry.com/blog/newtldt...

#ICANN #NewgTLD #Domains #dotBrand

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.

pinkybrand.com/2026/03/12/n...

#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/

#DomainNames

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.

Original post on infosec.exchange

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.

pinkybrand.com/2026/01/22/f...

#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