ICANN faced difficulties for more than two months with their system TAS, which was responsible for receiving new domain zone requests. This resulted in the inability to submit requisitions and an increase in dissatisfaction with ICANN's services. Despite this, the issue has been resolved, and applicants can now submit requests for a new domain zone.

The system has undergone repairs and will be open for requests from September in the first stage. However, maintenance work will be carried out in the coming days, but it should only last a few hours. ICANN guarantees the functionality of the system. The reason for the failure was a software issue, which took eight days to identify (from April 12 to April 20), and a month to resolve.

ICANN is now monitoring the system's performance closely to prevent future disruptions.

Recently, ICANN decided to allow a wide variety of domain zones to be registered, including brands, cities, and names of non-profit organizations, after years of consideration. Some support the decision while others oppose it, but either way, we can expect many top-level domain zones to become available.

It's possible that not all of the new domain zones will become popular, but it won't matter to many registrants.

The classification is not compulsory, so it's a loose term and not a valid argument.

There may be a need to update filters and masks for addresses, but this issue also exists with current domains, as I have received errors with email addresses in the .name zone before.

This process is inevitable, in my opinion, much like the transition from IPv4 to IPv6, single-byte encodings to Unicode, monitor resolution to Retina, or GPRS to LTE - progress cannot be stopped.

I am not in favor of having a multitude of domain zones, as some sort of classification is currently in place.
Furthermore, the majority of the new domain zones will likely disappear soon after their creation, leaving domain owners at a loss for their businesses.

According to Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Verisign has notified the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that introducing a system for delegating new domain names is technically risky due to the absence of necessary security and stability measures. Despite ICANN's announcement two years ago regarding the free registration of top-level domains (gTLDs), Verisign has urged caution as many technical issues still need resolving in order to avoid potential long-term consequences for the domain name system.

Verisign highlights some of the technical problems that need addressing, including browser unavailability, internet certificates, root domain zone web servers, weak brand protection, and software difficulties in recognizing new gTLDs. Verisign, which makes money from the sale of internet addresses and has itself applied for new gTLDs, requests that ICANN postpone any hasty actions.

The American PayPal payment system also raised concerns about ICANN's readiness to introduce new gTLDs and highlighted "serious security problems." However, ICANN CEO Fadi Chehadé rejected this criticism and stated that all the known technical difficulties have been discussed for many years. The planned expansion is already underway and does not include any further delays.

In practical terms, this means that we will need to adapt their design strategies to accommodate the diverse range of new domain zones. They will need to consider factors such as typography, color schemes, visual elements, and layout styles that reflect the distinct characteristics of each domain category. Additionally, creating cohesive user experiences that align with the purpose and audience of each domain zone will be crucial.

Moreover, the potential influx of top-level domain zones necessitates a heightened focus on responsive and user-friendly design. With a broadened landscape of domain options, web developers must ensure that websites not only look great but also function seamlessly across various devices and screen sizes. This might involve employing advanced techniques such as adaptive web design, flexible grids, and fluid layouts to provide consistent and accessible digital experiences.

Web developers must stay abreast of the latest industry standards and best practices to meet the evolving demands of the expanding domain ecosystem. This includes keeping a pulse on emerging design trends, UX/UI innovations, and accessibility guidelines to create websites that not only stand out visually but also deliver exceptional usability and engagement.
I welcome the expansion of domain options brought about by ICANN's recent decisions. It presents an exciting opportunity to exercise creativity, adaptability, and technical expertise in crafting compelling and purposeful online experiences for the diverse array of new domain zones. I am eager to embrace the challenges and rewards that come with this shift, and I look forward to leveraging my skills to contribute to the dynamic landscape of web design in the wake of these changes.

ICANN's TAS system debacle is a perfect example of the organization's incompetence. A two-month downtime is unacceptable, and the fact that it took them eight days to identify the software issue and a month to resolve it is appalling.

I'm concerned about the potential consequences of ICANN's decision to allow a wide variety of domain zones, which may lead to a saturated market and decreased value of existing domains. ICANN needs to get its act together and ensure that its systems are reliable and efficient.