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== Introduction of .Top Domain Registry ==
.Top domain registry accredited by ICANN is a new generic-top-level domain (gTLD) operation and management agency，also responsible for making relevant policy for the top level domains, and technologically operates them. On August 4th, 2014,.Top domains became normally a gTLD which can be registered openly on 0:00 November 18th, 2014 around the world. Based on the conception of predicting the future and breaking through self, .top domains are to be made a new high-end and innovative domain system.
.Top domain registry accredited by ICANN is a new generic-top-level domain (gTLD) operation and management agency，also responsible for making relevant policy for the top level domains, and technologically operates them. On August 4th, 2014,.Top domains became normally a gTLD which can be registered openly on 0:00 November 18th, 2014 around the world. Based on the conception of predicting the future and breaking through self, .top domains are to be made a new high-end and innovative domain system.
== Background of .Top domain ==
=== Application for ICANN New gTLDs ===
In the evening on June 13th 2012, ICANN revealed the worldwide applicants list of new gTLDs and had received 1,930 applications by June 13th including 66 geographical domains and 116 international but not Latin top domains. From the aspects of regions, there are 911 applications from North America, 675 Europe, 303 Asia-Pacific region, 24 Latin America and Caribbean area, and 17 Africa with USD185,000 of application fee per new gTLD.
In the evening on June 13th 2012, ICANN revealed the worldwide applicants list of new gTLDs and had received 1,930 applications by June 13th including 66 geographical domains and 116 international but not Latin top domains. From the aspects of regions, there are 911 applications from North America, 675 Europe, 303 Asia-Pacific region, 24 Latin America and Caribbean area, and 17 Africa with USD185,000 of application fee per new gTLD.
=== History of .Top Domains ===
On June 20th, 2011, ICANN normally announced that the application for gTLD was to be open in 2012.
On June 20th, 2011, ICANN normally announced that the application for gTLD was to be open in 2012.
On April 11th,2012, the application for .top was submitted online.
On April 11th,2012, the application for .top was submitted online.
On March 5th, 2015, .top was supported on the sedo.com which is the biggest platform trading domains in the world.
On March 5th, 2015, .top was supported on the sedo.com which is the biggest platform trading domains in the world.
=== Advantages of .Top Domain ===
（1）As an English word suffix, .top can be used worldwide with high recognition.
（1）As an English word suffix, .top can be used worldwide with high recognition.
（2）With high-end brand property, .top can be used to improve brand positioning and promote the brand value.
（2）With high-end brand property, .top can be used to improve brand positioning and promote the brand value.
（6）A short,creative domain is the most effective tool for network marketing.
（6）A short,creative domain is the most effective tool for network marketing.
== Development of .Top Domain ==
Since it could be registered openly from November 18th, 2014, .top domain has attracted large numbers of international and domestic investors and terminal enterprises. At present, .top domain has a good development momentum, of which the registration ranks 10th among all new gTLD with users from more than 100 countries and regions using .top to build websites.
Since it could be registered openly from November 18th, 2014, .top domain has attracted large numbers of international and domestic investors and terminal enterprises. At present, .top domain has a good development momentum, of which the registration ranks 10th among all new gTLD with users from more than 100 countries and regions using .top to build websites.
TOP Registry is operated by [http://www.bangning.top/ Jiangsu Bangning Group] in Nanjing, China. TOP officially became a gTLD on 4th Aug. 2014.
TOP Registry is operated by [http://www.bangning.top/ Jiangsu Bangning Group] in Nanjing, China. TOP officially became a gTLD on 4th Aug. 2014.
== Summary ==
.TOP is short, easy to type and remember, positive and upbeat. Anyone can register .top domains.
.TOP is short, easy to type and remember, positive and upbeat. Anyone can register .top domains.