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 dotBrand TLD business case.
Category Archives: ICANN
Choosing Your Registry Service Provider: One of the Most Consequential Decisions Before April
ICANN’s RSP is here. If you’re planning to apply in April, you have roughly three months to evaluate providers, ask the right questions, and avoid a costly mismatch.
AI Agents and DNS Abuse: The 2026 Conversation the Industry Needs to Have
By 2030, autonomous AI agents could outnumber human domain registrants 3-to-1. The domain industry is building for legitimate use cases, but the real challenge is abuse at machine speed and a new international legal framework that treats DNS operators as evidence holders for the gravest international crimes.
The 2026 New gTLD Guidebook Is Final: Should You Still Apply?
The official 2026 new gTLD Applicant Guidebook is finally here, and the real question for serious applicants isn’t “Can we apply?” but whether our business case and risk tolerance truly justify it.
Must-Visit Dublin Pubs: A Personal Guide
I spent five awesome years in Dublin, working and exploring, and now it feels like a second home. I met my wife there and fell in love with the pubs! I’m sharing my fave spots for drinks, perfect for ICANN84 attendees who want to unwind. Let’s raise a pint! Sláinte!
NameBlock | Overview and how it functions
A brand new 3-minute video offering a comprehensive understanding of how NameBlock functions. Discover how it can empower registrars, boost registries, and safeguard end-users from potential domain threats.
A conversation with “LG” Forsberg
If you’ve ever attended or wanted to attend Nordic Domain Days (LG’s the founder); want to hear what he has to say about challenges in trying to tackle domain name abuse and how iQ decides which abuse feeds/reputation block lists to integrate, then you may want to check out this video.
A message to ICANN accredited registrars
Comments related to the recently announced ICANN audit of registrar compliance with DNS security threat obligations.
iQ Abuse Manager – Not Just for Registries
The iQ Abuse Manager (formerly RegistryOffice Abuse Monitor) is now used by leading registrars and nearly 150 gTLDs and ccTLDs, and is also available to hosting service providers and brands.
RegistryOffice becomes iQ
Introducing you to iQ, our new company name and the umbrella for all our products and services! Our ownership, people and services remain the same.
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