ICANN Reveals List Of Proposed Generic Top-Level Domains

On June 13, 2012, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) revealed the list of all newly proposed generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs). The list is comprised of the first round of applications that were received until May 30, 2012. Applicants seeking to introduce new gTLDs into the Internet's addressing system were required to submit lengthy and detailed information regarding the purpose behind operating the new gTLD, along with information on project plans and the applicant's technical, operational, and financial capabilities. A total of 1,930 applications were received. The public can view the list of applied-for gTLD strings, along with details of each application for a particular gTLD on the ICANN website.