ICANN coordinates the DNS root zone across 190 global sites to ensure internet stability while managing critical IP address functions.
Alexander Timokhin
14 min read
ICANN's $5,000 annual fee creates a high barrier. InterLIR helps operators manage assets without direct accreditation burdens.
Nikita Sinitsyn
14 min read
The ASO connects 5 regional registries to ICANN, ensuring global address policy reflects local operator needs without top-down mandates.
Vladislava Shadrina
15 min read
The ASO drew zero RIR input on the ICANN Section 27.6 rejection petition. Why that silence is a quorum signal, not consent, and how to triage the next one.
Georgy Masterov
10 min read
ICANN passed three resolutions on May 3, 2026. These changes shift governance details to charters, fixing delays in the five-year review cycle.
Nikita Sinitsyn
14 min read
The May 2026 report locks in 5 regional roles. I break down how this rigid framework impacts your IPv4 assets before approval.
Vladislava Shadrina
14 min read
The May 8, 2026 update locks down the RIR Governance Document. I break down the 5 distinct mailing lists shaping these critical global policy shifts.
Alexander Timokhin
13 min read
Alan Barrett died one day after ICANN moved to defend AFRINIC. What his career reveals about the registry's single point of failure.
Alexei Krylov
11 min read
The NRO NC reviewed feedback from five regional lists. With 15 volunteers debating, these governance ambiguities need fixing before adoption.
Evgeny Sevastyanov
15 min read