Not a new consultant.
A first-round veteran.
At the centre of the gTLD ecosystem since ICANN opened the first round in 2012. Unmatched operational depth across every TLD type.
Brand TLDs
Guided Fortune 500 companies through .brand applications, defensive strategies, and internal namespace deployment. Automotive, finance, luxury, tech.
Community TLDs
Supported community applications with eligibility criteria, governance frameworks, and Community Priority Evaluation strategies. NGOs, cities, cultural groups.
Open TLDs
Full lifecycle: application, evaluation, delegation, sunrise, general availability, ongoing policy compliance, and ICANN reporting.
What is a gTLD
and why should you apply?
A generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) is the extension at the end of a web address — like .com, .org, or .net. But since ICANN's first round in 2012, organisations can own their own TLD. Think .google, .bmw, .paris, .bank.
How a gTLD works in practice
You control the entire namespace. Create unlimited domains, set your own policies, and build a trusted digital ecosystem under your TLD.
From first conversation to live namespace
Every phase of the gTLD lifecycle. No handoffs. No knowledge gaps. One partner throughout.
Application Strategy
String selection, business case, financial modelling, RSP evaluation, and Guidebook-aligned application drafting.
Application Submission
End-to-end management through ICANN's TLD Application Management System. Completeness checks and compliance review.
Evaluation Support
String similarity, DNS stability, objection response, GAC Early Warnings, dispute resolution, and clarifying questions.
Launch Programme
Pre-delegation testing, sunrise/landrush, trademark claims, GA strategy, registrar channels, and marketing launch.
Ongoing Operations
Registry compliance, WHOIS/RDAP, DNSSEC, abuse mitigation, annual reporting, and ICANN contractual management.
Governance & Legal
Registry agreement negotiation, rights protection mechanisms, policy input, and multi-jurisdictional compliance.
Novel use cases for the next generation
The 2026 round isn't 2012 repeated. Sokomi helps applicants build TLDs for the world we're moving into — agentic AI, data sovereignty, and human-machine ecosystems.
Agentic AI Ecosystems
Dedicated namespaces for AI agent identity, discovery, and trust. Machine-readable DNS for autonomous systems.
Human-Tech Communities
TLDs bridging human communities with technology. Cross-over namespaces for DAOs, creator economies, decentralised orgs.
Data Sovereign Namespaces
Jurisdiction-aware DNS for a world of data sovereignty. GDPR-aligned, cross-border governance built into the namespace.
Future-Tech Verticals
Namespaces for quantum, biotech, clean energy, and space. Purpose-built digital homes for emerging industries.
Key milestones for applicants
The ICANN 2026 New gTLD Round application window is open. Here's the path from application to delegation.
Application Open
April 2026 — Submit via ICANN portal with evaluated RSP
Completeness
Admin review, Reveal Day, String Confirmation Day
Evaluation
String review, technical, operational, financial assessment
Objections
String confusion, legal rights, community, public interest
Delegation
Pre-delegation testing, IANA delegation, registry go-live
The numbers speak for themselves
Years in gTLDs
Continuous experience since the first ICANN round in 2012
DNS Uptime
Enterprise-grade Anycast infrastructure and DNSSEC management
Application Success
Every application we've managed has passed ICANN evaluation
Incident Response
Crisis management, disaster recovery, and IANA coordination
The 2026 round is here.
Let's build your TLD.
Whether you're a Fortune 500 brand, an industry body, a city, or an innovator — Sokomi has the experience and depth to make it happen.