The introduction of new domain zones is postponed

ICANN has postponed the introduction of new gTLDs. One of the reasons for this decision was an insufficient assessment of the risks associated with the launch of new gTLDs.

This decision was made during the latest ICANN meeting. However, ICANN is not completely abandoning this possibility; the issue is currently being postponed.

Let us recall that ICANN previously planned to introduce the possibility of creating new top-level domain zones for everyone.

Commenting on its decision, ICANN stated that postponing such a decision would allow large companies to participate in the development of a new concept for working with open gTLDs and thus protect themselves from squatters.

Previously, when ICANN discussed the issue of introducing new domains, it was reported that the registration review for one such domain name could cost potential registrants $180,000 to $200,000.