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The main reason it is $185k is because the process has dragged out so long; ICANN _must_ make back any money it spends on the process. The last round was $45k a
by tankenmate 15y ago
The main reason it is $185k is because the process has dragged out so long; ICANN _must_ make back any money it spends on the process. The last round was $45k and in the future when next round comes around it will probably be less than $185k, but most likely more than $45k. All the background checks and due diligence costs money.
- gnosis 15y agoWhat background checks and due diligence? What background are you supposed to have to own a TLD, anyway?
- wmf 15y agoIf you start a new TLD, ICANN wants you to at least stay in business for the foreseeable future so that your customers don't get screwed. You also need to be able to survive the inevitable natural and artificial disasters that befall infrastructure.