founders program

A scheme in which a new TLD (glossary)new gTLD A generic top-level domain added to the internet through ICANN's New gTLD Program. Full definition of new gTLD registry (glossary)registry The central database and system of a top-level domain, or loosely the organization that runs it. Full definition of registry gives a small number of names to chosen early users before the public launch. In gTLDs (glossary)gTLD generic top-level domain A top-level domain not tied to a country, run under ICANN contracts. Full definition of gTLD such schemes must fit within ICANN (glossary)ICANN Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers The nonprofit that coordinates the global DNS and gTLD policy. Full definition of ICANN's launch program rules, which protect trademark holders.