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'''.web''' is a proposed new generic top level domain name ([[gTLD]]) to [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]]. On 28 July 2016, the string | '''.web''' is a proposed new generic top level domain name ([[gTLD]]) to [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]]. On 28 July 2016, [[STRAAT Investments|NU DOT CO LLC]] won right to the string with the winning bid of $135 [[GTLD_Auctions#ICANN_Auctions|ICANN auction of last resort]].<ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/2016/07/28/breaking-web-top-level-domain-name-auction-ends-135-million/ .Web top level domain name auction ends for $135 million]</ref><ref>[http://domainincite.com/20820-verisign-likely-135-million-winner-of-web-gtld Verisign likely $135 million winner of .web gTLD]</ref> The $135 million dollar bid more than tripled the highest amount previously paid in an ICANN auction.<ref>[https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/auctionresults ICANN gTLD Auction Results]</ref> | ||
Shortly after the auction, [[Verisign]] announced that it had funded NU DOT CO LLC's bid and anticipated that the [[Registry Agreement]] would be assigned to Versiign pending [[ICANN]]'s approval.<ref>[https://www.verisign.com/en_US/internet-technology-news/verisign-press-releases/articles/index.xhtml?artLink=aHR0cDovL3ZlcmlzaWduLm5ld3NocS5idXNpbmVzc3dpcmUuY29tL3ByZXNzLXJlbGVhc2UvdmVyaXNpZ24tc3RhdGVtZW50LXJlZ2FyZGluZy13ZWItYXVjdGlvbi1yZXN1bHRz Verisign .web Press Release]</ref> | |||
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==Auction Controversy== | ==Auction Controversy== | ||
In early July 2016, applicants [[Radix]] and Schlund Technologies GmbH requested that the .web auction be postponed to investigate reports that another applicant, NU DOT CO LLC, had changed leadership.<ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/2016/07/14/applicants-ask-web-auction-postponement-nu-dot-co/]</ref> After ICANN denied the request, Radix and [[Donuts]] filed a reconsideration request, asking ICANN to delay the auction "on an emergency basis" and conduct an investigation into NU DOT CO LLC's alleged change in ownership.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/reconsideration-16-9-ruby-glen-radix-request-redacted-17jul16-en.pdf Reconsideration Request by Ruby Glen, LLC and Radix FZC]</ref> | In early July 2016, applicants [[Radix]] and Schlund Technologies GmbH requested that the .web auction be postponed to investigate reports that another applicant, NU DOT CO LLC, had changed leadership.<ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/2016/07/14/applicants-ask-web-auction-postponement-nu-dot-co/ Applicants ask for .web auction postponement over Nu Dot Co]</ref> After ICANN denied the request, Radix and [[Donuts]] filed a reconsideration request, asking ICANN to delay the auction "on an emergency basis" and conduct an investigation into NU DOT CO LLC's alleged change in ownership.<ref>[https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/reconsideration-16-9-ruby-glen-radix-request-redacted-17jul16-en.pdf Reconsideration Request by Ruby Glen, LLC and Radix FZC]</ref> | ||
After ICANN denied the joint Reconsideration Request, Donuts filed a $10 million lawsuit and a temporary restraining order in a final attempt to block the auction from moving forward.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/20789-donuts-files-10-million-lawsuit-to-stop-web-auction]</ref> Donut's request was denied in California court, allowing the auction to commence as scheduled on 27 July 2016, although the auction was not completed until 28 July 2016.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/20801-donuts-denied-web-auction-to-go-ahead-today Donuts denied! .web auction to go ahead today]</ref> | After ICANN denied the joint Reconsideration Request, Donuts filed a $10 million lawsuit and a temporary restraining order in a final attempt to block the auction from moving forward.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/20789-donuts-files-10-million-lawsuit-to-stop-web-auction Donuts files $10 million lawsuit to stop .web auction]</ref> Donut's request was denied in California court, allowing the auction to commence as scheduled on 27 July 2016, although the auction was not completed until 28 July 2016.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/20801-donuts-denied-web-auction-to-go-ahead-today Donuts denied! .web auction to go ahead today]</ref> | ||
==Applications== | ==Applications== | ||