landrush

An optional launch phase (glossary)launch phase One of the ordered stages, such as sunrise or general availability, in which a new TLD opens. Full definition of launch phase some TLDs (glossary)TLD top-level domain The last part of a domain name, after the final dot. Full definition of TLD hold before general availability (glossary)general availability The phase when a TLD opens to public registration. Full definition of general availability. Anyone can apply for names, often at a higher price, and names wanted by several applicants (glossary)applicant An organization that has applied to ICANN to run a new gTLD. Full definition of applicant may go to auction. Each registry (glossary)registry The central database and system of a top-level domain, or loosely the organization that runs it. Full definition of registry decides whether to run one and on what terms.