The application for .capital was subject to a GAC Early Warning from the representative of Australia and GAC Chair, Heather Dryden. This warning system serves as a robust recommendation from national governments to the ICANN Board on the potential denial of a TLD application. The warning highlighted concerns over the generic geographic term “capital” and the perceived insufficient mechanisms proposed by Delta Mill LLC to protect communities from misuse of their names and reputations at the second level.
The governance of .capital domains is outlined in the official registry agreement between ICANN and Donuts (Delta Mill, LLC). This agreement sets the operational, technical, and policy frameworks governing the .capital TLD. For a comprehensive understanding, readers can explore the .capital Registry Agreementon the ICANN website.
The .capital TLD offers a dedicated digital realm for entities and professionals within the capital and investment sectors. Its clear thematic focus, coupled with an open registration policy, provides a distinctive online identity, aiding in better market positioning and engagement with the target audience in a competitive digital landscape.