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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>The .Build top-level domain name</title> <atom:link href="https://about.build/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://about.build</link> <description>The Construction World and More Online</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 04:30:54 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://about.build/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-logo_64-32x32.png</url> <title>The .Build top-level domain name</title> <link>https://about.build</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Here’s How Internet 4.0 is Changing the Language Game</title> <link>https://about.build/heres-how-internet-4-0-is-changing-the-language-game/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Minardos]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2019 04:30:54 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[DNS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[gTLD]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ICANN]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://newsblog.build/heres-how-internet-4-0-is-changing-the-language-game/</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The internet reach and penetration across countries started growing exponentially. It is also true that the growth of internet in non-English speaking countries is phenomenal, but the content on the internet is still predominantly available in English followed by Chinese — Read on www.entrepreneur.com/article/334351</p> <p>The post <a href="https://about.build/heres-how-internet-4-0-is-changing-the-language-game/">Here’s How Internet 4.0 is Changing the Language Game</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The internet reach and penetration across countries started growing exponentially. It is also true that the growth of internet in non-English speaking countries is phenomenal, but the content on the internet is still predominantly available in English followed by Chinese<br /> — Read on <a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/334351">www.entrepreneur.com/article/334351</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://about.build/heres-how-internet-4-0-is-changing-the-language-game/">Here’s How Internet 4.0 is Changing the Language Game</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Search for Construction Permits Issued in Los Angeles</title> <link>https://about.build/2250-2/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Minardos]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2017 22:57:51 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[.Build Community]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://newsblog.build/?p=2250</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Here’s a really handy site if you live in Los Angeles and want to get information on a project permit or parcel. It’s much easier to use than the city’s portal and gives you a visual map to search detailed permit info with a few clicks of your mouse. You can search for building permits […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://about.build/2250-2/">Search for Construction Permits Issued in Los Angeles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here’s a really handy <a href="http://cityoflosangeles.build" target="_blank" rel="noopener">site</a> if you live in Los Angeles and want to get information on a project permit or parcel. It’s much easier to use than the city’s portal and gives you a visual map to search detailed permit info with a few clicks of your mouse.</p> <p>You can search for building permits and bids for Residential (single or dual family dwellings), Apartment (multi-family dwellings), or Commercial projects.</p> <ul> <li>Narrow down your search by permit type and status</li> <li>Examples of permit type include:</li> <li>Building Addition</li> <li>Building Alter/Repair</li> <li>Building Demo</li> <li>Building New</li> </ul> <p>You can also add a text search term, such as the name of the contractor if you want to search for projects by a specific builder for example. Try it out and let us know what you think.</p> <p><a href="http://cityoflosangeles.build" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://cityoflosangeles.build</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://about.build/2250-2/">Search for Construction Permits Issued in Los Angeles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>.africa top level domain about to launch</title> <link>https://about.build/africa-top-level-domain-about-to-launch/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Minardos]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2017 17:38:37 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[gTLD]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://newsblog.build/?p=2209</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>.Africa Update March 30th, 2017 The battle over the .Africa top level domain has been settled in California Superior court. The new operator with be ZA Central Registry. The Launch Schedule is as follows: The Sunrise Period for .Africa will begin April 4th, 2017 through June. The sunrise period allows trademark holders that have registered […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://about.build/africa-top-level-domain-about-to-launch/">.africa top level domain about to launch</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>.Africa Update March 30th, 2017</p> <p>The battle over the .Africa top level domain has been settled in California Superior court. The new operator with be ZA Central Registry. The Launch Schedule is as follows:</p> <ul> <li>The <strong>Sunrise Period</strong> for .Africa will begin April 4th, 2017 through June. The sunrise period allows trademark holders that have registered in the <a href="https://about.build/protect-your-trademark/">TMCH</a> to register their names.</li> <li><strong>Landrush Period</strong> begins June 5th and ends June 30th.</li> <li><strong>GA</strong>-.Africa will be using the model of higher early prices descending in this period over 4 phases. General availability registration will begin July 4th 2017.</li> </ul> <p>This is a significant story in the new gTLD world since it represents the entire continent as a generic name. It is part of ICANN’s global name expansion ensuring the next 3 billion users have access to the Internet in all locations and languages.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://about.build/africa-top-level-domain-about-to-launch/">.africa top level domain about to launch</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>30 New gTLD auction prices net $143,129 – OnlineDomain.com</title> <link>https://about.build/30-new-gtld-domain-names-sell-for-143129-onlinedomain-com/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Minardos]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2017 20:54:57 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[gTLD]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[nTLD's]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://newsblog.build/?p=2202</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://about.build/30-new-gtld-domain-names-sell-for-143129-onlinedomain-com/">30 New gTLD auction prices net $143,129 – OnlineDomain.com</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_0 et_section_regular" > <div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_0"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_0 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h1>Here are some updates on gTLD auction prices from February’s Auction Results:</h1> <p>Two of the largest auction platforms Snapnames and Sedo have been showing some promising results for the new gTLD’s. Here are some of the top domains recently sold at auction, a promising sign for good names of all endings.</p> <ul> <li>Fashion.nyc 37000 USD 2017-02-28 Snapnames</li> <li>Shop.nyc 33500 USD 2017-02-28 Snapnames</li> <li>bitcoin.casino 28000 USD 2017-02-26 Sedo</li> <li>weed.blog 7877 USD 2017-02-26 Sedo</li> <li>bitcoin.blog 5555 USD 2017-02-26 Sedo</li> <li>Deals.nyc 4100 USD 2017-02-28 Snapnames</li> <li>360.world 3400 USD 2017-02-26 Sedo</li> <li>organic.plus 3000 USD 2017-02-26 Sedo</li> <li>Models.nyc 2563 USD 2017-02-28 Snapnames</li> <li>saints.cloud 2200 USD 2017-02-26 Sedo</li> </ul> <p>Source: <em><a href="https://onlinedomain.com/2017/03/06/domain-name-news/30-new-gtld-domain-names-sell-143129/">30 New gTLD domain names sell for $143,129 – OnlineDomain.com</a></em></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://about.build/30-new-gtld-domain-names-sell-for-143129-onlinedomain-com/">30 New gTLD auction prices net $143,129 – OnlineDomain.com</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Names Con 2017 Las Vegas</title> <link>https://about.build/names-con-2017-las-vegas/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Minardos]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2017 18:32:07 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Registrars]]></category> <category><![CDATA[conference]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://newsblog.build/names-con-2017-las-vegas/</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The leading domain conference is happening today and tomorrow in Las Vegas 1/23/2017-1/24/2017 Day 1 Monday’s keynote speaker is Frank Schilling.  He discussed the growth of his Uniregistry platform which has had a growth rate since the launch of the new gTLD’s of 85%.  Foreign language transactions have grown at 300%. Other Unitegistry updates include […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://about.build/names-con-2017-las-vegas/">Names Con 2017 Las Vegas</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The leading domain conference is happening today and tomorrow in Las Vegas 1/23/2017-1/24/2017</p> <p><b>Day 1</b></p> <p>Monday’s keynote speaker is Frank Schilling.  He discussed the growth of his Uniregistry platform which has had a growth rate since the launch of the new gTLD’s of 85%.  Foreign language transactions have grown at 300%.</p> <p><a href="https://about.build/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_9431.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://about.build/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_9431.jpg" alt="" width="4032" height="3024" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2182"></a><br /> Other Unitegistry updates include SSE (Secure Exchange) and updated app.</p> <p><b>Day 2</b></p> <p>Keynote Matt Mullinweg CEO of Automatic and creator of WordPress (age 32)</p> <p>Why did you buy .blog (for 18. Million)</p> <p>The Independent Web</p> <p>WordPress’s mission is to enable the web for everyone and Democrtize publishing on the web.  Domains are a key part of it.  The only reason WordPress gave users third level domains was that was all that was available.  Now users can have their own “custom domain”.blog. WordPress hosts over 27 percent of the top million websites and it is important that the people have control of their own content and location.  The new top level domain .blog allows for this.</p> <p>You can put your blog on a custom .blog at <a href="https://fas.org/irp/offdocs/nsdd/nsdd-145.pdf">https://get.blog</a></p> <p>30-40,000 per day go to WordPress.com.  A large percentage are getting a blog first and then buying a domain.  This is the key to growing the Independent Web and domain market.  Sell a solution first and then add the domain.</p> <p><a href="https://about.build/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_9436.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://about.build/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_9436.jpg" alt="" width="4032" height="3024" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2186"></a><br /> Matt is now focused on WordPress development and is working on a “moonshot” which in his words will make editing a blog better than anything on the web.  For more information on the future of WordPress read his <a href="https://wordpress.org/news/2011/08/state-of-the-word/">State of the Word</a> update in 2016.</p> <p>The Ecosystem is not a walled garden.  The combination of WordPress and plugins like jet pack and woo commerce make the creator and user experience of these WordPress sites competitive with platform sites.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://about.build/names-con-2017-las-vegas/">Names Con 2017 Las Vegas</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>All new executive branch .gov domains will ditch HTTP, enforce HTTPS | TechCrunch</title> <link>https://about.build/all-new-executive-branch-gov-domains-will-ditch-http-enforce-https-techcrunch/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Minardos]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2017 21:38:33 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[DNS]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TLD]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://newsblog.build/?p=2174</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Gmail</p> <p>The post <a href="https://about.build/all-new-executive-branch-gov-domains-will-ditch-http-enforce-https-techcrunch/">All new executive branch .gov domains will ditch HTTP, enforce HTTPS | TechCrunch</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_1 et_section_regular" > <div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_1"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_1 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><blockquote><p><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2017/01/19/all-new-executive-branch-gov-domains-will-ditch-http-enforce-https/"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full" src="https://about.build/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/screen-shot-2017-01-19-at-3-57-36-pm.png" alt="" /></a>Government websites just took a serious step toward robust security. Today, the Federal Chief Information Officers (CIO) Council announced that all new..</p></blockquote> <p>Source: <em><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2017/01/19/all-new-executive-branch-gov-domains-will-ditch-http-enforce-https/">All new executive branch .gov domains will ditch HTTP, enforce HTTPS | TechCrunch</a></em></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="et_social_inline et_social_mobile_on et_social_inline_bottom"> <div class="et_social_networks et_social_4col et_social_slide et_social_rounded et_social_left et_social_no_animation et_social_withcounts et_social_withnetworknames et_social_outer_dark"> <ul class="et_social_icons_container"><li class="et_social_facebook"> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fabout.build%2Fall-new-executive-branch-gov-domains-will-ditch-http-enforce-https-techcrunch%2F&t=All%20new%20executive%20branch%20.gov%20domains%20will%20ditch%20HTTP%2C%20enforce%20HTTPS%20%7C%20TechCrunch" class="et_social_share 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</item> <item> <title>The most disruptive phase of globalization is just beginning</title> <link>https://about.build/the-most-disruptive-phase-of-globalization-is-just-beginning/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Minardos]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 10 Dec 2016 22:07:41 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Globalization]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://newsblog.build/?p=2149</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The post <a href="https://about.build/the-most-disruptive-phase-of-globalization-is-just-beginning/">The most disruptive phase of globalization is just beginning</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_2 et_section_regular" > <div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_2"> <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_2 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child"> <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light"> <div class="et_pb_text_inner"> <strong>Trade and Immigration is not the real perpetrator of Globalization.</strong></p> <p><em>We need 21st century tools for 21st century problems.</em> Globalization and disruption is only going to get bigger and faster. It’s going to make a lot of displaced people even angier than they may be now. We need to understand the issues and have a dialogue about what it means and what is needed.</p> <p>Most importantly, we need to start training people with new skills so that they can participate in these changes instead of being eliminated from the job market.</p> <p>Read more on Quartz in this article by Eshe Nelson</p> <p>Source: <em><a href="http://qz.com/854257/brace-yourself-the-most-disruptive-phase-of-globalization-is-just-beginning/">The most disruptive phase of globalization is just beginning</a></em></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>The post <a href="https://about.build/the-most-disruptive-phase-of-globalization-is-just-beginning/">The most disruptive phase of globalization is just beginning</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Exclusive: Inside the construction of new Goethals Bridge | SILive.com</title> <link>https://about.build/exclusive-inside-the-construction-of-new-goethals-bridge-silive-com/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Minardos]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2016 19:59:47 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Projects]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://newsblog.build/?p=2142</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Bridge to Staten Island in the works for thirteen years at a cost of 1.5 Billion Dollars. A behind-the-scenes look at the Goethals Bridge Replacement Project. Source: Exclusive: Inside the construction of new Goethals Bridge | SILive.com</p> <p>The post <a href="https://about.build/exclusive-inside-the-construction-of-new-goethals-bridge-silive-com/">Exclusive: Inside the construction of new Goethals Bridge | SILive.com</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bridge to Staten Island in the works for thirteen years at a cost of 1.5 Billion Dollars. A behind-the-scenes look at the Goethals Bridge Replacement Project.</p> <p>Source: <em><a href="http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/12/goethals_bridge_a_behind_the_s.html">Exclusive: Inside the construction of new Goethals Bridge | SILive.com</a></em></p> <p>The post <a href="https://about.build/exclusive-inside-the-construction-of-new-goethals-bridge-silive-com/">Exclusive: Inside the construction of new Goethals Bridge | SILive.com</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Smart City Challenge | Vulcan Inc.</title> <link>https://about.build/smart-city-challenge-vulcan-inc/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Minardos]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2016 19:23:40 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[IoT]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Smart City]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://newsblog.build/?p=2134</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>This is a really cool initiative lead by Paul Allen’s Vulcan Ventures: In the Smart City Challenge, seven U.S. Finalist cities will demonstrate “what’s possible” when using data, technology and innovative ideas to spur city-wide Source: Smart City Challenge | Vulcan Inc.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://about.build/smart-city-challenge-vulcan-inc/">Smart City Challenge | Vulcan Inc.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a really cool initiative lead by Paul Allen’s Vulcan Ventures: In the Smart City Challenge, seven U.S. Finalist cities will demonstrate “what’s possible” when using data, technology and innovative ideas to spur city-wide<br /> Source: <em><a href="http://smart-city.news/">Smart City Challenge | Vulcan Inc.</a></em></p> <p>The post <a href="https://about.build/smart-city-challenge-vulcan-inc/">Smart City Challenge | Vulcan Inc.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>IANA Transition: an important Internet evolution</title> <link>https://about.build/iana-transition/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[George Minardos]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2016 00:48:27 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[ICANN]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://newsblog.build/?p=2015</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>IANA Transition of the Domain Name System (DNS): an 18 year journey toward privatization Updated 9/29/16-It’s hard to write something clear and easy to understand on the subject of the IANA Transition.  The IANA function is like air, you don’t think about it when you breath but it is really important.  There has been a […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://about.build/iana-transition/">IANA Transition: an important Internet evolution</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://about.build/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IANA.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-2024 aligncenter" title="Internet Assigned Numbers Authority" src="https://about.build/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/IANA.png" alt="IANA Transition" width="274" height="114"></a></p> <h2>IANA Transition of the Domain Name System (DNS): an 18 year journey toward privatization</h2> <p>Updated 9/29/16-It’s hard to write something clear and easy to understand on the subject of the IANA Transition.  The IANA function is like air, you don’t think about it when you breath but <strong>it is really important.</strong>  There has been a lot of news lately about the NTIA’s planned IANA Transition.  The plan is to move the IANA functions away from ICANN to a private non governmental organization.</p> <p>You may have read that Ted Cruz is accusing the Obama administration of giving away the Internet to the Russians and the Chinese.  Cruz’s absurd rhetoric is puzzling.  As a US senator he should either be more informed, or he knows better and therefore is lying.  His theatric positioning is inexcusable and could threaten to delay the process.   A delay could threaten the world’s perspective of the Internet as a global resource.  He is trying a lot of Washington trickery to stage a delay. <a href="http://www.ntia.doc.gov/files/ntia/publications/2016-8-31_doj_response_to_cruz-lee-duffy.pdf" target="_blank">Here is the DOJ’s recent response to Cruz.</a></p> <blockquote> <h4>“The simple fact is the Iana transition as outlined by the NTIA and approved by the ICANN board is good for America, good for the world and good for the internet.”</h4> </blockquote> <h3>What is the Iana Function?</h3> <p>Since 1999, the IANA functions have been contracted to ICANN and have historically included:</p> <ul> <li>The coordination of the assignment of technical Internet protocol parameters performed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF);</li> <li>The administration of certain responsibilities associated with Internet DNS root zone management;</li> <li>The allocation of Internet numbering resources to the Regional Internet Registries (RIRs); and,</li> <li>Other services related to the management of the .ARPA and .INT top-level domains.</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: right;"><em>(source Internet Society)</em></p> <h3>Why Now?</h3> <p>The privatization of the DNS has been a stated goal of the US government for 18 years.  The official transition was announced in 2014.  It has taken this long for the governance of the Internet to evolve into a multistakeholder model that could not subject to any one government.</p> <p>For those interested in deeper information I’ve sourced the most factual and authoritative information in one location.  <strong>Be warned <em>you could lose hours reading these links!</em></strong></p> <ol> <li><a href="https://www.internetsociety.org/sites/default/files/blogs-media/IANATimeline-PDF.pdf" target="_blank">History of the Iana</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.internetsociety.org/doc/iana-functions-0" target="_blank">Iana functions: the Basics</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.icann.org/stewardship" target="_blank">ICANN Stewardship Transition</a></li> <li>Everything on the internet has an acronym, this one is <a href="https://www.ianacg.org" target="_blank">ICG</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.ntia.doc.gov/category/iana-functions" target="_blank">IANA: National Telecommunications and Information Administration: United States Department of Commerce</a></li> <li><a href="http://blogs.intel.com/policy/files/2016/04/Business-Open-Letter-supporting-IANA-Transition-VersionV.pdf" target="_blank">Open letter of support by Tech Industry leaders</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.accessnow.org/cms/assets/uploads/2016/05/CSstatementonIANAtransitionMay2016-1.pdf" target="_blank">Civil Society Support letter</a></li> </ol> <h3>Next Steps</h3> <p>The contract with ICANN for the IANA functions is set to expire Oct 1, 2016.  This will conclude the 18 year transition to privatize the Domain Name System (DNS).  The global acceptance of <strong>One Internet</strong> is the fundamental key to its continued growth and success.</p> <p><b>Update: 9/29/16:</b></p> <p>Father of the Internet describes his third child:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vd3dH90tdhk">https://www.youtube.com/embed/vd3dH90tdhk</a></p> <p><b>Senate passes bill without Cruz’s attempt to block IANA Transfer.</b></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vd3dH90tdhk">http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/298329-senate-passes-funding-bill-to-avoid-shutdown</a></p> <p> </p> <div id="attachment_2025" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://about.build/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/the-iana-stewardship-transition-overview-background-18-638.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2025" class="wp-image-2025 size-medium" src="https://about.build/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/the-iana-stewardship-transition-overview-background-18-638-300x225.jpg" alt="Privatization of DNS" width="300" height="225"></a><p id="caption-attachment-2025" class="wp-caption-text">IANA Transition: source APNIC</p></div> <p>The post <a href="https://about.build/iana-transition/">IANA Transition: an important Internet evolution</a> appeared first on <a href="https://about.build">The .Build top-level domain name</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>