What is ICANN?
ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is a non-profit international organization responsible for the management and coordination of the global Internet Domain Name System (DNS).
The main responsibilities of ICANN:
Management of the Domain Name System: ICANN is responsible for managing the root zone of the DNS, including the allocation and management of top-level domains (such as .com, .org, .cn, etc.).
IP Address Allocation: It coordinates the allocation of IP addresses globally to ensure the uniqueness and stability of the Internet.
Policy Development: ICANN develops and enforces policies related to domain names to resolve domain disputes, protect intellectual property rights, and safeguard user interests.
Internationalized Domain Names (IDN): ICANN promotes the development of internationalized domain names, enabling the use of non-Latin characters (such as Chinese, Arabic, etc.) in domain names.
New Generic Top-Level Domains (New gTLDs): ICANN is responsible for the approval and management of applications for new top-level domains and their launch, promoting the diversification of the domain name market.
The decision-making process of ICANN typically involves the participation of the global Internet community, including governments, businesses, technical experts, and user representatives, to ensure that its decisions reflect global interests and the openness of the Internet.