The study did not find any evidence that the delegation of new gTLDs degraded the security and stability of the root DNS system. In the New gTLD Program, the rate of delegation has been kept at a gradual rate to ensure that timely mitigation actions can be taken in case signs of degradation are observed. The study’s authors advise that the rate of new gTLD delegations remain gradual.
Read MoreThe CDAR study is part of a series of reviews assessing whether the objectives of the New gTLD Program are being met. The reviews are exploring a number of areas including the effects of the Program on competition, consumer trust and consumer choice; the effectiveness of the application and evaluation process, as well as the effectiveness of Rights Protection Mechanisms (RPMs) and other safeguards built in to the Program...
