Difference between revisions of ".vote"
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| − | '''.vote''' is a proposed [[gTLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD program]]. [[Monolith Registry LLC]] is the only active applicant.<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/viewstatus Vote Status, ICANN.org]</ref> [[Donuts]] had also applied for the string but withdrew in June 2013, in what seems to be the first withdrawal related to a [[gTLD Auction|private gTLD auction]], which was facilitated by [[Innovative Auctions]]. The amount of the winning bid was not disclosed. | + | '''.vote''' is a proposed [[gTLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD program]]. [[Monolith Registry LLC]] is the only active applicant.<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/viewstatus Vote Status, ICANN.org]</ref> [[Donuts]] had also applied for the string but withdrew in June 2013, in what seems to be the first withdrawal related to a [[gTLD Auction|private gTLD auction]], which was facilitated by [[Innovative Auctions]]. The amount of the winning bid was not disclosed. The proposed application succeeded and was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 2 March 2014.<ref name="delegation">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated Strings, ICANN.org] Retrieved 5 March 2014</ref> |
The remaining applicant, [[Monolith Regsitry LLC]] is a joint venture between [[Afilias]] and two Utah-based investors. It is their intent to restrict registration to only verified "governments and office-seekers" within the USA. They suggest to expand eligibility to other countries in the future. The registration price is expected to be $60. The applicant also is the only applicant for [[.voto]], which it expects to charge $100 per registration.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/13291-donuts-withdrawns-its-vote-bid-raising-questions-about-new-gtld-auctions Donuts Withdrawns Its Vote bid Raising Questions about New gTLD Auctions, DomainIncite.com] Published and Retrieved 6 June 2013</ref> | The remaining applicant, [[Monolith Regsitry LLC]] is a joint venture between [[Afilias]] and two Utah-based investors. It is their intent to restrict registration to only verified "governments and office-seekers" within the USA. They suggest to expand eligibility to other countries in the future. The registration price is expected to be $60. The applicant also is the only applicant for [[.voto]], which it expects to charge $100 per registration.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/13291-donuts-withdrawns-its-vote-bid-raising-questions-about-new-gtld-auctions Donuts Withdrawns Its Vote bid Raising Questions about New gTLD Auctions, DomainIncite.com] Published and Retrieved 6 June 2013</ref> | ||
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==Contract Signed== | ==Contract Signed== | ||
On November 21, 2013 [[Monolith Registry LLC]] received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by [[ICANN]] for .vote after passing the [[Initial Evaluation]].<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries-date Registry Agreements, ICANN.org] Retrieved 02 Dec 2013</ref> | On November 21, 2013 [[Monolith Registry LLC]] received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by [[ICANN]] for .vote after passing the [[Initial Evaluation]].<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries-date Registry Agreements, ICANN.org] Retrieved 02 Dec 2013</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Delegation and Availability== | ||
| + | .vote was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] of the [[DNS]] on 2 March, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.<ref name="delegation"></ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 19:16, 5 March 2014
| Status: | Contract Signed |
| country: | International |
| Type: | Generic |
| Category: | Lifestyle |
| Priority #: | 1051 - Monolith Registry LLC (Afilias) |
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.vote is a proposed gTLD in ICANN's new gTLD program. Monolith Registry LLC is the only active applicant.[1] Donuts had also applied for the string but withdrew in June 2013, in what seems to be the first withdrawal related to a private gTLD auction, which was facilitated by Innovative Auctions. The amount of the winning bid was not disclosed. The proposed application succeeded and was delegated to the Root Zone on 2 March 2014.[2]
The remaining applicant, Monolith Regsitry LLC is a joint venture between Afilias and two Utah-based investors. It is their intent to restrict registration to only verified "governments and office-seekers" within the USA. They suggest to expand eligibility to other countries in the future. The registration price is expected to be $60. The applicant also is the only applicant for .voto, which it expects to charge $100 per registration.[3]
Contract Signed
On November 21, 2013 Monolith Registry LLC received a Registry Agreement signed by ICANN for .vote after passing the Initial Evaluation.[4]
Delegation and Availability
.vote was delegated to the Root Zone of the DNS on 2 March, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.[2]
References
- ↑ Vote Status, ICANN.org
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Delegated Strings, ICANN.org Retrieved 5 March 2014
- ↑ Donuts Withdrawns Its Vote bid Raising Questions about New gTLD Auctions, DomainIncite.com Published and Retrieved 6 June 2013
- ↑ Registry Agreements, ICANN.org Retrieved 02 Dec 2013