The official RSP list publishes January 30th. 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.
Tag Archives: ICANN
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!
Protecting your trademarks across TLDs
MarkMonitor has been around almost as long as I’ve been in the domain name industry—over 25 years! My respect for them goes back to the early days when we were direct competitors, and it has only grown as they’ve become a trusted partner supporting NameBlock. Shane Layman, Manager of Global Industry Relations, recently sat downContinue reading “Protecting your trademarks across TLDs”
AbuseShield API integration at Dynadot
With seamless integration through the NameBlock AbuseShield API, your registrar can unlock new revenue opportunities while giving registrants real protection against impersonation threats. Offered at the point of registration or renewal, AbuseShield adds immediate, visible value—without cutting into your standard or premium domain sales. I created a short video to demonstrate how this is deployedContinue reading “AbuseShield API integration at Dynadot”
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.
Industry chat with Michele Neylon
We covered a lot! Everything from how the pandemic affected the domain industry to alternative roots, Web3, NIS2, Section 230, The EU study on DNS Abuse, and more.
A major upgrade for a tool helping to fight abuse and build a safer internet
I’m pleased to announce a major, significant abuse management tool upgrade, from all of us at iQ, that helps in fighting abuse and building a safer internet.
Abuse & Brand Protection Trends in African TLDs
As we are receiving abuse reports from our sources for a select group of African TLDs, I thought it would be a good time to catch up with Daniel and get his take on the latest concerning Internet usage, brand and IP protection issues, and abuse in African TLDs.
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