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    Generic top-level domainsIDNDNSSEC

    Overview

    • .rocks is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) that was introduced through ICANN's New gTLD Program.
    • It is positioned as an open, expressive namespace aimed at providing "greater expression on the Internet."
    • The icannwiki entry lists the registry operator as Rightside.

    History

    • .rocks was delegated to the DNS Root Zone on 10 April 2014 as part of ICANN's New gTLD Program.
    • A Registry Agreement for the string was recorded on 14 November 2013; the icannwiki content indicates Donuts received a Registry Agreement from ICANN on that date.
    • The string is documented as "Delegated" in ICANN/New gTLD program status listings.

    Usage and Audience

    • The TLD is described in applications as an "open TLD" intended to enable greater expression online.
    • The application narrative emphasized open registrations without pre-registration verification, aiming not to deny domain access to legitimate registrants.

    Registration Rules

    • The application materials noted plans for an open registration policy without pre-registration verification.
    • The operator signaled intent to adhere to ICANN registration policy requirements and to define remediation and takedown procedures to meet those requirements.
    • The application text described abuse control through "extensive user and rights protections."

    Operator

    Dog Beach, LLC

    Domain Promos

    RegistrarPriceDiscount
    GodaddyGodaddy
    		$2,018.00 $13.1999

    Whois

    % IANA WHOIS server
% for more information on IANA, visit http://www.iana.org
% This query returned 1 object

domain:       ROCKS

organisation: Dog Beach, LLC
address:      c/o Identity Digital Inc.
address:      10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750
address:      Bellevue WA 98004
address:      United States of America (the)

contact:      administrative
name:         Vice President, Engineering
organisation: Identity Digital Inc.
address:      10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750
address:      Bellevue WA 98004
address:      United States of America (the)
phone:        +1.425.298.2200
fax-no:       +1.425.671.0020
e-mail:       tldadmin@identity.digital

contact:      technical
name:         Senior Director, DNS Infrastructure Group
organisation: Identity Digital Limited
address:      c/o Identity Digital Inc.
address:      10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750
address:      Bellevue WA 98004
address:      United States of America (the)
phone:        +1.425.298.2200
fax-no:       +1.425.671.0020
e-mail:       tldtech@identity.digital

nserver:      V0N0.NIC.ROCKS 2a01:8840:22:0:0:0:0:35 65.22.32.35
nserver:      V0N1.NIC.ROCKS 2a01:8840:23:0:0:0:0:35 65.22.33.35
nserver:      V0N2.NIC.ROCKS 2a01:8840:24:0:0:0:0:35 65.22.34.35
nserver:      V0N3.NIC.ROCKS 161.232.16.35 2a01:8840:fa:0:0:0:0:35
nserver:      V2N0.NIC.ROCKS 2a01:8840:25:0:0:0:0:35 65.22.35.35
nserver:      V2N1.NIC.ROCKS 161.232.17.35 2a01:8840:fb:0:0:0:0:35
ds-rdata:     55882 8 2 bda2ed5e9099d2e358529c190d03290d396b85fc2a41259c734fb816bc7d5ed6

whois:        

status:       ACTIVE
remarks:      Registration information: https://www.identity.digital/

created:      2014-01-16
changed:      2025-10-07
source:       IANA

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