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| {{TLD| | | {{TLD| |
| |logo = | | |logo = |
− | |status = Proposed | + | |status = Active |
− | |manager = | + | |manager = [[Donuts]] |
− | |country = | + | |country = International |
| |language = | | |language = |
| |translation = | | |translation = |
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| |category = [[:Category:Commerce New gTLDs|Commerce]] | | |category = [[:Category:Commerce New gTLDs|Commerce]] |
| |community = | | |community = |
− | |priority = 1248 - [[Minardos Group]] (Red Circle, LLC)<br>1446 - [[Donuts]] (Magic Pass, LLC) | + | |priority = |
| |keypeople = | | |keypeople = |
| }} | | }} |
− | '''.expert''' is a proposed new [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. | + | '''.expert''' is an active [[gTLD]] that was proposed in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. [[Donuts]] (Magic Pass, LLC) is the [[Registry]] and manager of the TLD. |
− | ==Current Applicants==
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− | # [[Minardos Group]], the firm is largely associated with the construction industry and is also applying for [[.construction]] and [[.build]].<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/06/04/ew-gtld-applicant-for-build-construction-and-expert-expects-7m-in-revenue-for-each-extension/ New gTLD Applicant for Build Construction and Expert, TheDomains.com]</ref>
| + | The string originally had two applicants, [[Minardos Group]] and [[Donuts]], though the latter won in a private auction in August 2013 held by [[Innovative Auctions]]. The total amount was not disclosed though the 8 total auctions that were cumulatively valued at $9.65 million.<ref>[http://www.applicantauction.com/blog/2013/8/15/second-applicant-auction-concluded-successfully-8-domains-965m Second Applicant Auction, Concluded Successfully 8 domains 965m, ApplicantAuction.com] Published Aug 15th</ref> |
− | # [[Donuts]] (Magic Pass, LLC)- This is one of the 307 domain name strings filed by the company. Donuts formed a company to submit each separate application, including Magic Pass LLC for .expert. Donuts is supported by large venture capitalists. The company already invested $56 million on application frees alone. [[Daniel Schindler]], co-founder and EVP for Marketing & Sales of Donuts, is the main contact person listed in the application. <ref>
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− | [http://www.domainnamenews.com/new-gtlds/donuts-inc-eye-popping-list-of-307-new-top-level-domains/11730 Donuts Inc eye popping list of 307 new top-level domains]</ref> | + | The proposed Donuts application succeeded and was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 23 January 2014.<ref name="delegation">[http://domainincite.com/15628-ten-more-new-gtlds-go-live Ten More New gTLDs Go Live, DomainIncite] Retrieved 24 Jan 2014</ref> |
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| + | ==Contract Signed== |
| + | On November 21, 2013 [[Donuts]] received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by [[ICANN]] for .expert 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== |
| + | .expert was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] of the [[DNS]] on January 23, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.<ref name="delegation"></ref> |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
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| [[Category:TLD]] | | [[Category:TLD]] |
| [[Category:Commerce New gTLDs|expert]] | | [[Category:Commerce New gTLDs|expert]] |
| + | [[Category:TLDs with Registry Agreements|expert]] |