Chapter
The Evolution of Country-Specific Domain Names
05:13 - 07:13 (02:00)
The idea of every country having its own domain name was quickly adopted by businesses, who started using them for their own purposes. This led to the creation of words-only domain names like .app and the country still manages them.
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The ".tv" and ".io" domain suffixes were originally assigned to Tuvalu and British Indian Ocean Territory, respectively, but quickly became co-opted by businesses for branding purposes.
05:13 - 05:36 (00:23)
Summary
The ".tv" and ".io" domain suffixes were originally assigned to Tuvalu and British Indian Ocean Territory, respectively, but quickly became co-opted by businesses for branding purposes. Similar instances include the ".ly" suffix, assigned to Libya.
ChapterThe Evolution of Country-Specific Domain Names
Episode#18 - The Big Business of Wacky Domains
PodcastMy First Million
Libya is a country that manages the .ly domains.
05:36 - 06:35 (00:59)
Summary
Libya is a country that manages the .ly domains. The country wants to make money. The speaker is a . app developer.
ChapterThe Evolution of Country-Specific Domain Names
Episode#18 - The Big Business of Wacky Domains
PodcastMy First Million
This episode explains how the Domain Name System (DNS) works and its role in routing internet traffic.
06:35 - 07:13 (00:37)
Summary
This episode explains how the Domain Name System (DNS) works and its role in routing internet traffic. It also discusses the process of obtaining a domain name and the potential implications of a tiered system.