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Membership is open to two types of groups: | Membership is open to two types of groups: | ||
* Sponsor Members are organizations operating [[ccTLD]] registries in Asia; | * Sponsor Members are organizations operating [[ccTLD]] registries in Asia; | ||
* Co-Sponsor Members are Internet, Information Technology, Telecommunications, non-profit, NGO or other related community | * Co-Sponsor Members are Internet, Information Technology, Telecommunications, non-profit, NGO, or other related community organizations located in Asia.<ref>[http://dot.asia/about/intro.html DotAsia Organisation]</ref> | ||
==Start-Up== | ==Start-Up== | ||
The Organisation was created in 2006 through a [[STLD|Sponsored TLD]] Registry Agreement.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/tlds/agreements/asia/asia-agreement-11oct10.htm ICANN]</ref> | The Organisation was created in 2006 through a [[STLD|Sponsored TLD]] Registry Agreement.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/tlds/agreements/asia/asia-agreement-11oct10.htm ICANN]</ref> | ||
The [[Sunrise Period]], [[Landrush Period]], and '''Pioneer Domains Program''' went historically smooth for [[.asia]]. It conceived of the Pioneer Domains Program as an alternative to the general first-come-first-serve policy usually put in place through the [[Sunrise Period|Sunrise]] and [[Landrush Period|Landrush]] periods. Its departure from this model marks the first time an application for a domain name was approved on the quality of the application itself.<ref>[http://pioneer.domains.asia/press/2007-07-11-DotAsia-PR.html | The [[Sunrise Period]], [[Landrush Period]], and '''Pioneer Domains Program''' went historically smooth for [[.asia]]. It conceived of the Pioneer Domains Program as an alternative to the general first-come-first-serve policy usually put in place through the [[Sunrise Period|Sunrise]] and [[Landrush Period|Landrush]] periods. Its departure from this model marks the first time an application for a domain name was approved on the quality of the application itself.<ref>[http://pioneer.domains.asia/press/2007-07-11-DotAsia-PR.html Pioneer Domains]</ref> [[Vint Cerf]] was quoted as saying : "The Pioneer Domains Program will be a useful benchmark for other new [[TLD]] operators to take into account".<ref>[http://pioneer.domains.asia/press/2007-07-11-DotAsia-PR.html Pioneer Domains]</ref> | ||
The Sunrise period began in October | The Sunrise period began in October 2007. The Landrush lasted from February to March 2008. The Organisation claims that there were zero disputes received throughout the entire start-up process.<ref>[http://www.dotasia.org/about/intro.html DotAsia About]</ref> However, [[Thomas Rucker]] may take issue with that claim as he runs a [http://www.dotasia-complot.org/cat30.html website] highlighting the discrepancies and "shady" dealing he sees within The DotAsia Organisation. | ||
==Security== | ==Security== | ||
In November | In November 2010, The DotAsia Organisation entered into an agreement with [[Afilias]] concerning [[DNSSEC]] implementation. The Organisation hailed it as a sign of its dedication to security issues and its status as an industry pioneer, given that at that time it is one of a few TLDs to have implemented DNSSEC.<ref>[http://www.afilias.info/news/2010/11/11/afilias-and-dotasia-collaborate-dnssec-implementation-asia Afilias News]</ref> | ||
In March 2022, DotAsia entered into a [[Trusted Notifier]] Fast Track partnership with [[TWNIC]].<ref>[https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20220329PR200.html&chid=9 TWNIC and DotAsia establish fast track mechanism to fight DNS abuse, Digitimes]</ref> | |||
==IDN Development== | ==IDN Development== | ||
In April, | In April 2011, the Organisation announced that they were preparing to launch [[IDN]]s in the scripts of the Chinese (traditional & simplified), Japanese and Korean languages for the .asia domain. They tout this as the expansion of the Asian Internet and the natural inclination to navigate the Internet in one's own language. [[Edmon Chung]], the CEO of the DotAsia Organisation, is a recognized expert and supporter of [[IDN]]s, and has been integral to the deployment of [[IDN]]s on his and on other domains.<ref>[http://www.domainpulse.com/2011/04/14/dotasia-to-launch-asia-idns-for-chinese-japanese-and-korean-communities/ DomainPulse.com]</ref> He serves as the co-chair of the [[JIG|Joint ccNSO-GNSO Working Group]],<ref>[http://idnblog.com/2011/02/07/qa-edmon-chung-dot-asia-idns/ IDNBlog]</ref> and is also the [[IDN]] liaison to the ALAC.<ref>[http://idnblog.com/2011/02/07/qa-edmon-chung-dot-asia-idns/ IDNBlog]</ref> | ||
The launch for these domains was styled on the successful launch of the alpha-numeric .asia domain. That is, if only one application is received for a domain, then that domain will be allocated to that applicant. However, if there is more than one application then there will be an auction between all petitioning parties. They will also launch another [[Pioneer Domains Program]] during the Sunrise period for those who don't meet all of the technical requirements for the Sunrise application process; thus, new businesses, celebrities, and NGOs will all be able to become involved in the Sunrise.<ref>[http://www.dotasia.org/pressreleases/DotAsia-PR-IDN-Launch-2011-04-12.pdf DotAsia.org]</ref> | The launch for these domains was styled on the successful launch of the alpha-numeric .asia domain. That is, if only one application is received for a domain, then that domain will be allocated to that applicant. However, if there is more than one application then there will be an auction between all petitioning parties. They will also launch another [[Pioneer Domains Program]] during the Sunrise period for those who don't meet all of the technical requirements for the Sunrise application process; thus, new businesses, celebrities, and NGOs will all be able to become involved in the Sunrise.<ref>[http://www.dotasia.org/pressreleases/DotAsia-PR-IDN-Launch-2011-04-12.pdf DotAsia.org]</ref> | ||
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==Other Developments== | ==Other Developments== | ||
DotAsia has been working with the government of Macau to relaunch its [[ccTLD]], [[.mo]], as an [[ccTLD#Open ccTLDs|open ccTLD]].<ref>[http://idnblog.com/2011/02/07/qa-edmon-chung-dot-asia-idns/ IDNBlog.com]</ref> | DotAsia has been working with the government of Macau to relaunch its [[ccTLD]], [[.mo]], as an [[ccTLD#Open ccTLDs|open ccTLD]].<ref>[http://idnblog.com/2011/02/07/qa-edmon-chung-dot-asia-idns/ IDNBlog.com]</ref> | ||
==Legal Cases== | ==Legal Cases== | ||
In 2018, DotAsia and [[Edmon Chung]] were [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cMWDZyAqYCon9YWC8lrkXwN63cpofGTC/view sued] in Ontario Canada for $2M by Intercap Financial over the . | * In 2018, DotAsia and [[Edmon Chung]] were [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cMWDZyAqYCon9YWC8lrkXwN63cpofGTC/view sued] in Ontario, Canada, for $2M by [[Intercap Financial]] over the [[.box]] [[top-level domain]].<ref>[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cMWDZyAqYCon9YWC8lrkXwN63cpofGTC/view Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Intercap Financial and Jason Chapnik vs Edmon Chung, Namesphere Holdings Ltd., and DotAsia Organization Ltd]</ref> | ||
In 2020, | * In 2020, [[DotPH]] [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cqttu2Dpk_PRlAbUddUIjTBf4YdT23sB/edit sued] [[DotAsia]] in the high court of Hong Kong over unissued shares of [[Namesphere Limited]] (a holding company for multiple gTLD applications, including [[.spa]], [[.inc]], [[.studio]], and [[.now]]).<ref>https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cqttu2Dpk_PRlAbUddUIjTBf4YdT23sB</ref> | ||
In 2020, | * In 2020, [[DotPH]] [http://domainincite.com/26009-angry-investor-sues-for-30-of-new-spa-gtld sued] [[DotAsia]], among other defendants, over the [[.spa]] [[top-level domain]]. On [[DomainIncite]], [[Kevin Murphy]] summarized the legal battle as being "over an eight-year-old investment deal DotPH says is being ignored."<ref>http://domainincite.com/26009-angry-investor-sues-for-30-of-new-spa-gtld</ref> The blog post includes a link to a [http://domainincite.com/docs/SPA-Writ-of-Summons-(20201019).pdf Writ of Summons] from October 19, 2020.<ref>http://domainincite.com/docs/SPA-Writ-of-Summons-(20201019).pdf</ref> | ||
==Relief.Asia== | ==Relief.Asia== | ||
Following the Myanmar Cyclone and Sichuan Earthquakes, the DotAsia Organisation, along with other Asian IT leaders like [[ISOC]] HK, [[APNG]], [[APNIC]] and others, created the Relief.Asia initiative. Their goal was to create a platform that could unite the Asian community in responding to disasters through IT solutions. Components of the initiative include: the deployment of wireless networks to areas that lose their fixed infrastructure, called DUMBO; The Sahana [[FOSS]] Management system that provides management applications designed to help with compiling missing | Following the Myanmar Cyclone and Sichuan Earthquakes, the DotAsia Organisation, along with other Asian IT leaders like [[ISOC]] HK, [[APNG]], [[APNIC]], and others, created the Relief.Asia initiative. Their goal was to create a platform that could unite the Asian community in responding to disasters through IT solutions. Components of the initiative include: the deployment of wireless networks to areas that lose their fixed infrastructure, called DUMBO; The Sahana [[FOSS]] Management system that provides management applications designed to help with compiling a missing person registry, relief organization registries, and related programs; they also have a social networking platform that connects blogs with a wiki to provide for direct international communication regarding a given disaster.<ref>[http://www.relief.asia/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=37 relief.asia]</ref> | ||
They have recently been involved in the New Zealand earthquakes and Japanese tsunami of 2010. | They have recently been involved in the New Zealand earthquakes and the Japanese tsunami of 2010. | ||
==Internet of Names Magazine== | ==Internet of Names Magazine== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category: Hong Kong]] | [[Category: Hong Kong]] | ||
[[Category: Registries]] | [[Category: Registries]] | ||
[[Category:TLDs with Registry Agreements|asia]] | [[Category:TLDs with Registry Agreements|asia]] | ||
[[Category:Past Sponsors]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:03, 7 April 2022
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| ICANNWiki Member | |
| Type: | Non-Profit |
| Industry: | Registry Operator |
| Founded: | 2006 |
| Headquarters: | Hong Kong |
| Country: | China |
| Employees: | 11-50 |
| Website: | DotAsia.org |
| Key People | |
| Edmon Chung, CEO Jennifer Chung, Director of Corporate Knowledge | |
The DotAsia Organisation is the sponsor and registry operator for the .asia sTLD, the first TLD to be headquartered in Asia.[1]
Mission[edit | edit source]
The self-described mission of the DotAsia Organisation is:
- To sponsor, establish and operate a regional Internet namespace with global recognition and regional significance, dedicated to the needs of the Pan-Asia and Asia Pacific Internet community;
- To contribute proceeds in socio-technological advancement initiatives relevant to the Pan-Asia and Asia Pacific Internet community and;
- To operate a viable not-for-profit initiative that is a technically advanced, world-class TLD registry for the Pan-Asia and Asia Pacific community.[2]
Structure[edit | edit source]
The Board of Directors is made up of 11 individuals: 8 seats are given to sponsor members, which come from the community of Asian ccTLD operators; 2 seats go to co-sponsor members, which are representatives of other organizations involved in Asian internet affairs; and 1 seat is for the board-appointed CEO.[3]
Membership is open to two types of groups:
- Sponsor Members are organizations operating ccTLD registries in Asia;
- Co-Sponsor Members are Internet, Information Technology, Telecommunications, non-profit, NGO, or other related community organizations located in Asia.[4]
Start-Up[edit | edit source]
The Organisation was created in 2006 through a Sponsored TLD Registry Agreement.[5]
The Sunrise Period, Landrush Period, and Pioneer Domains Program went historically smooth for .asia. It conceived of the Pioneer Domains Program as an alternative to the general first-come-first-serve policy usually put in place through the Sunrise and Landrush periods. Its departure from this model marks the first time an application for a domain name was approved on the quality of the application itself.[6] Vint Cerf was quoted as saying : "The Pioneer Domains Program will be a useful benchmark for other new TLD operators to take into account".[7]
The Sunrise period began in October 2007. The Landrush lasted from February to March 2008. The Organisation claims that there were zero disputes received throughout the entire start-up process.[8] However, Thomas Rucker may take issue with that claim as he runs a website highlighting the discrepancies and "shady" dealing he sees within The DotAsia Organisation.
Security[edit | edit source]
In November 2010, The DotAsia Organisation entered into an agreement with Afilias concerning DNSSEC implementation. The Organisation hailed it as a sign of its dedication to security issues and its status as an industry pioneer, given that at that time it is one of a few TLDs to have implemented DNSSEC.[9]
In March 2022, DotAsia entered into a Trusted Notifier Fast Track partnership with TWNIC.[10]
IDN Development[edit | edit source]
In April 2011, the Organisation announced that they were preparing to launch IDNs in the scripts of the Chinese (traditional & simplified), Japanese and Korean languages for the .asia domain. They tout this as the expansion of the Asian Internet and the natural inclination to navigate the Internet in one's own language. Edmon Chung, the CEO of the DotAsia Organisation, is a recognized expert and supporter of IDNs, and has been integral to the deployment of IDNs on his and on other domains.[11] He serves as the co-chair of the Joint ccNSO-GNSO Working Group,[12] and is also the IDN liaison to the ALAC.[13]
The launch for these domains was styled on the successful launch of the alpha-numeric .asia domain. That is, if only one application is received for a domain, then that domain will be allocated to that applicant. However, if there is more than one application then there will be an auction between all petitioning parties. They will also launch another Pioneer Domains Program during the Sunrise period for those who don't meet all of the technical requirements for the Sunrise application process; thus, new businesses, celebrities, and NGOs will all be able to become involved in the Sunrise.[14]
The Sunrise Period runs from May 11- July 20, 2011; the Landrush Period runs from August 2 - October 11, 2011.[15]
Secondary Market[edit | edit source]
.Asia domains have been doing well on the resale market, with Mortgage.asia selling for $17,500 euros. The CEO, Edmon Chung, points to the relevancy of "Asia" to keyword searches, where those in Asia would come across .asia domains sooner, and those outside Asia often rely on "Asia" to geographically refine their search.[16] Indeed, users include "Asia" as a search term almost five times as often as the word "Europe," and 20 times as often as "EU."[17]
Other Developments[edit | edit source]
DotAsia has been working with the government of Macau to relaunch its ccTLD, .mo, as an open ccTLD.[18]
Legal Cases[edit | edit source]
- In 2018, DotAsia and Edmon Chung were sued in Ontario, Canada, for $2M by Intercap Financial over the .box top-level domain.[19]
- In 2020, DotPH sued DotAsia in the high court of Hong Kong over unissued shares of Namesphere Limited (a holding company for multiple gTLD applications, including .spa, .inc, .studio, and .now).[20]
- In 2020, DotPH sued DotAsia, among other defendants, over the .spa top-level domain. On DomainIncite, Kevin Murphy summarized the legal battle as being "over an eight-year-old investment deal DotPH says is being ignored."[21] The blog post includes a link to a Writ of Summons from October 19, 2020.[22]
Relief.Asia[edit | edit source]
Following the Myanmar Cyclone and Sichuan Earthquakes, the DotAsia Organisation, along with other Asian IT leaders like ISOC HK, APNG, APNIC, and others, created the Relief.Asia initiative. Their goal was to create a platform that could unite the Asian community in responding to disasters through IT solutions. Components of the initiative include: the deployment of wireless networks to areas that lose their fixed infrastructure, called DUMBO; The Sahana FOSS Management system that provides management applications designed to help with compiling a missing person registry, relief organization registries, and related programs; they also have a social networking platform that connects blogs with a wiki to provide for direct international communication regarding a given disaster.[23]
They have recently been involved in the New Zealand earthquakes and the Japanese tsunami of 2010.
Internet of Names Magazine[edit | edit source]
In 2014, the DotAsia organization launched the IoN Magazine or the Internet of Names Magazine, a print publication that is distributed at ICANN Meetings and provides editorials, news, and helpful ICANN Meeting information to conference-goers. The first IoN Magazine was published for ICANN 50 in London.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Pioneer Domains
- ↑ DotAsia Organisation
- ↑ DotAsia Intro
- ↑ DotAsia Organisation
- ↑ ICANN
- ↑ Pioneer Domains
- ↑ Pioneer Domains
- ↑ DotAsia About
- ↑ Afilias News
- ↑ TWNIC and DotAsia establish fast track mechanism to fight DNS abuse, Digitimes
- ↑ DomainPulse.com
- ↑ IDNBlog
- ↑ IDNBlog
- ↑ DotAsia.org
- ↑ DomainPulse
- ↑ IDNBlog
- ↑ Ascio.com
- ↑ IDNBlog.com
- ↑ Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Intercap Financial and Jason Chapnik vs Edmon Chung, Namesphere Holdings Ltd., and DotAsia Organization Ltd
- ↑ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cqttu2Dpk_PRlAbUddUIjTBf4YdT23sB
- ↑ http://domainincite.com/26009-angry-investor-sues-for-30-of-new-spa-gtld
- ↑ http://domainincite.com/docs/SPA-Writ-of-Summons-(20201019).pdf
- ↑ relief.asia