.ASIA sTLD looks hopeful on distant horizon

aww · 07-30-2004, 11:16 PM

With the rollout of the new .EU gTLD scheduled for the end of this year, there is a new hopeful, .ASIA, that is starting to look very solid.

Back in March, ICANN announced it had accepted 10 applications for "sponsored" TLDs (sTLD).

The TLD applications were for:
.xxx / .mobi / .cat / .jobs / .mail / .post / .tel / .asia / .travel

Originally there were seven global TLDs (gTLDs) .com, .edu, .gov, .int, .mil, .net, and .org created in the 1980's.

In 2000, ICANN tested the waters by selecting seven additional TLDs. Four of these new TLDs - .biz, .info, .name, .pro - are unsponsored. The other three TLDs - .aero, .coop, and .museum - are sponsored.

"Unsponsored" TLDs operate under policies directly through ICANN.

"Sponsored" TLDs are specialized and have a sponsor representing that focused community that is affected by the TLD. The sponsor then carries out many responsibilities concerning the TLD which would have otherwise been handled by ICANN.

Last week (7/19) the "DotAsia Organisation Limited" (www.dotAsia.org) presented a very solid proposal that has impressed leaders in the domain industry, making it a new hopeful and shining star among the new sTLDs:
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/industry-news/41250-asia-stld-looks-hopeful-distant-horizon.html
http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/...s/pdf00012.pdf

Their presentation suggests a "Proof-of-Presence" requirement and an
$8 per domain/year cost for Registrars.

This story and more on Domain Food.

Raf · 07-31-2004, 08:28 AM

Wow, I never knew such a domain extension would ever be available. I wonder how this will all turn out. Thanks again aww.

Albert · 08-01-2004, 11:11 PM

Just wonder when will it available for register ? and where ?
Will it be another good investing .ext ?

aww · 08-02-2004, 12:24 AM

At the very soonest there won't be registration for .ASIA for a year by my estimation.

Unless a miracle happens but ICANN is not known for good miracles

Even .EU is struggling to be done by the end of the year and they had almost a three year head start.

take5k · 08-04-2004, 08:07 PM

.Asia seems to be cool for me, definitely would get some once it launch...

but wonder when, lol

netPH · 08-04-2004, 08:29 PM

another informative/educational read there aww. Thanks soooo much about this info...

I've always load my debitcard... always getting ready for any surprises that might blow-up anytime... I'm getting lots of thoes .ASIA

07-30-2004, 11:16 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
aww Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,187	.ASIA sTLD looks hopeful on distant horizon With the rollout of the new .EU gTLD scheduled for the end of this year, there is a new hopeful, .ASIA, that is starting to look very solid. Back in March, ICANN announced it had accepted 10 applications for "sponsored" TLDs (sTLD). The TLD applications were for: .xxx / .mobi / .cat / .jobs / .mail / .post / .tel / .asia / .travel Originally there were seven global TLDs (gTLDs) .com, .edu, .gov, .int, .mil, .net, and .org created in the 1980's. In 2000, ICANN tested the waters by selecting seven additional TLDs. Four of these new TLDs - .biz, .info, .name, .pro - are unsponsored. The other three TLDs - .aero, .coop, and .museum - are sponsored. "Unsponsored" TLDs operate under policies directly through ICANN. "Sponsored" TLDs are specialized and have a sponsor representing that focused community that is affected by the TLD. The sponsor then carries out many responsibilities concerning the TLD which would have otherwise been handled by ICANN. Last week (7/19) the "DotAsia Organisation Limited" (www.dotAsia.org) presented a very solid proposal that has impressed leaders in the domain industry, making it a new hopeful and shining star among the new sTLDs: ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/industry-news/41250-asia-stld-looks-hopeful-distant-horizon.html http://gnso.icann.org/mailing-lists/...s/pdf00012.pdf Their presentation suggests a "Proof-of-Presence" requirement and an $8 per domain/year cost for Registrars. This story and more on Domain Food. Last edited by aww; 08-07-2004 at 03:23 AM.

08-02-2004, 12:24 AM	THREAD STARTER #4 (permalink)
aww Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,187	At the very soonest there won't be registration for .ASIA for a year by my estimation. Unless a miracle happens but ICANN is not known for good miracles Even .EU is struggling to be done by the end of the year and they had almost a three year head start. Last edited by aww; 08-02-2004 at 12:29 AM.

08-04-2004, 08:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
take5k NamePros Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Malaysia Posts: 266	.Asia seems to be cool for me, definitely would get some once it launch... but wonder when, lol __________________ WorldsWorld.com - The Virtual Economy Game for Web Traffics, $1 per share at any country of your choice. http://www.TechMy.com - Seo Services Consultant

08-04-2004, 08:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
netPH Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PH Posts: 3,026	another informative/educational read there aww. Thanks soooo much about this info... I've always load my debitcard... always getting ready for any surprises that might blow-up anytime... I'm getting lots of thoes .ASIA __________________ I am :cool:

07-31-2004, 08:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Raf Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,744	Wow, I never knew such a domain extension would ever be available. I wonder how this will all turn out. Thanks again aww.

08-01-2004, 11:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Albert Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Malaysia Posts: 1,147	Just wonder when will it available for register ? and where ? Will it be another good investing .ext ?

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