Domain Names

ICANN's RDRS Launch: A new tool for data disclosure

by Luc

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.

New Domain Extensions: Empowering Millennial & Gen Z Entrepreneurs

by Guest

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.

Ethereum Domains vs. Traditional Domain Names

by Tahmid

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.

Bare with us, your policy will be delivered in just a moment

by Luc

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

The swing of the EU pendulum

by Luc

So, there's been a lot of fuss lately about the Whois databases of registry and registrar companies going dark due to European data privacy laws. This led to some panic among the internet community, but don't worry, it's not as bad as it seems. The EU legislators were trying to protect critical infrastructure and economies, so they included DNS industry actors in a Directive. However, some people are misinterpreting this as mandating registrars and registries to maintain complete domain name registration information databases. But that's not true, and the Directive's ambiguity poses a risk of fragmentation between the 27 national legislations.