news Verisign announces fray into extreme niche TLD

[Castion]

Today Verisign proudly announced the launch of קום. . An IDN TLD directed solely towards Hebrew speakers.
Surprising since they made their money on the most mainstream extensions possible. This is quite the opposite strategy.

https://blog.verisign.com/domain-na...available-for-general-registration/?cmp=SO-TW

 

[Biggie]

this note a bottom of page was interesting:

In addition, the holder of the registration of a domain name in the קום. TLD registry may not be the same as the holder of the registration of the same domain name in the .com TLD registry.

as that point would prevent any tm claims from either side. as well as keep same .com owner from acquiring same name in קום. TLD



imo...

 

[domainboxio]

I would assume they would not be delving so deeply into the niche if it were a developing country. The hebrew speaking community, who are not likely not register millions of these names, may, however, pay premiums for the special names.

 

[Castion]

I would assume they would not be delving so deeply into the niche if it were a developing country. The hebrew speaking community, who are not likely not register millions of these names, may, however, pay premiums for the special names.

You might be right, but that certainly does not bode well for the recent removal of price restrictions for .com's. Lets hope they dont take a page from the Schilling playbook.