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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 organisations located in Asia.<ref>[http://dot.asia/about/intro.html DotAsia Organisation]</ref>

* 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 Pionner 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 Pionner Domains]</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 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, 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.

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, 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 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, 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>  

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>

==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 a missing persons 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>

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 the Japanese tsunami of 2010.  

They have recently been involved in the New Zealand earthquakes and the Japanese tsunami of 2010.