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'''.berlin''' is a proposed [[GeoTLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD program]]. The proposal was one of the first and most prominent gTLDs, specifically GeoTLDs, that began circulating as a possibility in the early-mid 2000s as a possibility should ICANN decide to expand the root zone with new gTLDs.
'''.berlin''' is a proposed [[GeoTLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD program]]. The proposal was one of the first and most prominent gTLDs, specifically GeoTLDs, that began circulating as a possibility in the early-mid 2000s as a possibility should ICANN decide to expand the root zone with new gTLDs.
Historically, there are two main entities that have expressed public interest in running .berlin, [[DotBERLIN]] and [[Unite Berlin]]. Given that they were started in 2005, and 2009 respectively, it is unclear whether the organizations are still viable and intend to apply for the extension, which requires governmental approval. Both entities still have semi-updated websites.<ref>[http://dotberlin.de/ DotBERLIN.de]</ref><ref>[http://www.uniteberlin.de/ UniteBerlin.de]</ref>
Historically, there are two main entities that have expressed public interest in running .berlin, [[DotBERLIN]] and [[Unite Berlin]]; the former received government support and was the only applicant.<ref>[http://dotberlin.de/ DotBERLIN.de]</ref><ref>[http://www.uniteberlin.de/ UniteBerlin.de]</ref> Its application is a [[Community TLD|Community Priority Application]].
==Background==
==Background==
The reason [[dotBERLIN]] asked for such special consideration could be due to the fact that specific threats to their proposal have appeared. That is, [[Minds + Machines]] launched a [[Unite Berlin]] initiative, which is itself lobbying for the .berlin name space, some 6 years after dotBERLIN had already declared its intentions.<ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/en/exclusive-interview-with-dirk-krischenowski-dotberlin-qwe-did-not-ask-minds-a-machines-for-helpq.html DomainNews.com]</ref>
The reason [[dotBERLIN]] asked for such special consideration could be due to the fact that specific threats to their proposal have appeared. That is, [[Minds + Machines]] launched a [[Unite Berlin]] initiative, which is itself lobbying for the .berlin name space, some 6 years after dotBERLIN had already declared its intentions.<ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/en/exclusive-interview-with-dirk-krischenowski-dotberlin-qwe-did-not-ask-minds-a-machines-for-helpq.html DomainNews.com]</ref>
==Community TLD==
The community has been defined in conjunction with the city to include only those individuals and entities that have a verifiable presence or connection to the city of Berlin. Registration will require verification of one of the following: "their residence or second home, office or place of business, a branch or permanent establishment in the City of BERLIN, or; a contact listed in the Whois database with a domicile in the City of BERLIN, or; other appropriate proof e.g. the certification by an employer to enroll at a school or college, or birth certificate."
The City of Berlin has issues a Letter of Support for [[DotBERLIN]].<ref>Application 1-902-9993. Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>
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