ICANN is launching a new platform, the Registration Data Request System (RDRS), allowing requestors to petition registrars for the disclosure of registrants' contact details that were previously redacted. This platform, set to launch soon, will be voluntary for registrars, and EuroDNS is among the participants.

Blockchain identifiers are being sold as a new type of domain name. Although innovation is always welcome, this attempt at creating an alternative root server creates a real risk of fragmentation of the internet.

ICANN recently held its 25th general meeting in Hamburg. The meeting's primary focus was on shaping policies for the Domain Name System (DNS), and significant progress was made in amending accreditation agreements for registrars and registries regarding DNS abuse handling. These amendments require registrars to investigate and act when presented with actionable evidence of DNS abuse. The approval of these amendments depends on the majority vote of ICANN-accredited registrars.

In the vast internet landscape, the domain name is your digital storefront, the first impression visitors encounter. Traditional extensions have dominated this space for decades. However, a wave of change is sweeping the digital world, transforming the online identity game for Millennial and Gen Z entrepreneurs. New domain extensions are rewriting the rules, offering innovative opportunities that resonate deeply with the aspirations of the younger generations.

Discover how ENS domains, powered by blockchain technology, are revolutionising online identity and ownership, offering enhanced security and simplified cryptocurrency transactions. We also compare the advantages and considerations of both systems, shedding light on their unique features and applications.

This article is all about ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) and the problem they're facing when it comes to implementing new policies. The buzzwords at the recent Cancun ICANN meeting were "inflexion point" and it seemed like everyone was contractually obligated to say it at least once every three sentences! The issue at hand is that ICANN has a delivery problem - it's been seven years since a new policy was implemented