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<big><b>[[gTLD Auctions]]</b></big>

<big><b>[[ccTLD]]</b></big>

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In the case where multiple entities apply for a single ICANN new gTLD, two main models -- ICANN Auctions and Private Auctions -- will be used to determine the winner of each contention set. Exceptions are made in the case of geographic and community-based applicants, who receive preferential treatment over other applicants. ICANN condones private auctions, as it has encouraged applicants to resolve contention themselves, presumably through buy-outs, partnerships, and auctions. ICANN offers its own auction model as a last resort. All proceeds from gTLDs auctioned off under ICANN's auction model will go to ICANN as "excess funds" that will be redistributed at a later date, in ways that are yet to be determined.

Country Code Top-Level Domains ([[ccTLD]]s) are two-letter Internet top-level domains ([[TLD]]s) specifically designated for a particular country, sovereign state or autonomous territory for use to service their community. ccTLDs are derived from [[ISO]] 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes.

The policies developed by [[ICANN]] are implemented by [[gTLD]] registry operators, ccTLD managers, root-nameserver operators and regional Internet registries. One of the main activities of ICANN is to work with other organizations involved in the technical coordination of the Internet with the purpose of formally documenting their participatory role within the ICANN process. These organizations are committed to the ICANN policies that result from their work.

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<strong>([[gTLD Auctions|Read the full article...]])</strong>

<strong>([[ccTLD|Read the full article...]])</strong>

<div style="float:right;"><small><strong>Related: [[New gTLD Program]] - [[Applicant Guidebook]] - [[Community TLD]]</strong></small></div><div style="clear: left;"></div></div>

<div style="float:right;"><small><strong>Related: [[gTLD]] - [[geoTLD]] - [[IANA]]</strong></small></div><div style="clear: left;"></div></div>

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