Here is the most complete history of the domain from its inception to the present:<\/p>\n
1972 \u2013 IANA is formed<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThe history of the domain began in 1972. Initially, the internet was only used as a means of communication for military purposes called the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA).<\/p>\n
As the use of the internet grew to the public, the National Science Foundation (NSF) decided to form the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) organization.<\/p>\n
The goal is to standardize the naming system of computers connected to the network.\u00a0The system ensures that each device has a unique number called Internet Protocol (IP).<\/p>\n
1983 \u2013 DNS Development<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThe IP naming system is considered less user friendly.\u00a0So, internet users need a way to send messages without having to remember or type in the\u00a0IP Address<\/a>\u00a0assigned to each computer.<\/p>\nThat is why, in 1983, Paul Mockapetris developed the Domain Name System (DNS) to simplify the system of generating host addresses in networks.<\/p>\n
1985 \u2013 First TLD User<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThis year, the generic\u00a0top level domain\u00a0(TLD) was introduced, which is the final part of a domain.\u00a0Initially, there were 6 available TLDs, namely:<\/p>\n
\n- .com \u2013 for commercial or business<\/li>\n
- .org \u2013 for non-profit organizations<\/li>\n
- .net \u2013 for organizations or companies that are engaged in the field of communication services or networks (networks)<\/li>\n
- .mil \u2013 for military organizations<\/li>\n
- .edu \u2013 for educational institutions<\/li>\n
- .gov \u2013 for government agencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Then, on March 15, 1985, Symbolics Inc.\u00a0which is a computer manufacturer company became the\u00a0world’s first\u00a0.com domain registrar.\u00a0The registered domain name is symbolics.com.<\/p>\n
1995 \u2013 Domain Rental Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nDomain name registration began to be paid for in 1995. The United States Federal Government wanted to privatize the internet infrastructure which was financed by the government in its development.<\/p>\n
Then, the authority over the domain name registration fee was given to NSF.\u00a0At that time, the price of domain registration was Rp. 1.5 million per two years.<\/p>\n
1998 \u2013 Establishment of ICANN<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nInitially, the role of coordinating the internet system was held by the United States government through the IANA organization.<\/p>\n
Then in 1998, US President Bill Clinton, saw the growth of the internet globally.\u00a0Clinton urged the US Department of Commerce to create a private organization that plays a role in regulating DNS.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Commerce also issued a proposal stating that the international DNS administrator is officially held by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)<\/a>.<\/p>\nHowever, the formation of ICANN is with the record that the US government is binding on a contract between the Department of Commerce and ICANN.\u00a0The goal, so that the US government can still monitor and control the performance of ICANN.<\/p>\n
2013 \u2013 End of 4 Letter Combinations for .com Domains<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThere are a total of 456,976 possible four-letter combinations to create a domain with a .com extension.\u00a0However,\u00a0WhoApi<\/a>\u00a0, a startup that analyzes domain data, reports that all four-letter combinations for .com domains are registered.<\/p>\n2014 \u2013 New TLD release<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nThe aftermath of running out of 4 letter domain combinations for .com domains recorded in domain history was the release of a new TLD.\u00a0Hundreds of new TLDs ranging from .biz, .info, .music, and many more were released by ICANN in 2014.<\/p>\n
Also this year, some restrictions on the use of old TLDs have been removed.\u00a0For example, .org registrations may be used by the public, not just non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n
2016 \u2013 ICANN Contract Expiration\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nDomain history recorded in 2016, the contract between ICANN and the United States government ended.\u00a0So, currently ICANN is fully authorized to regulate DNS and is no longer monitored by the US government.<\/p>\n
2022 \u2013 341.7 Million Domains Already Registered Now<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"History](\"https:\/\/matob.web.id\/random\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/image-32.png\" "\\"\\"")
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The IP naming system is considered less user friendly.\u00a0So, internet users need a way to send messages without having to remember or type in the\u00a0IP Address<\/a>\u00a0assigned to each computer.<\/p>\n That is why, in 1983, Paul Mockapetris developed the Domain Name System (DNS) to simplify the system of generating host addresses in networks.<\/p>\n This year, the generic\u00a0top level domain\u00a0(TLD) was introduced, which is the final part of a domain.\u00a0Initially, there were 6 available TLDs, namely:<\/p>\n Then, on March 15, 1985, Symbolics Inc.\u00a0which is a computer manufacturer company became the\u00a0world’s first\u00a0.com domain registrar.\u00a0The registered domain name is symbolics.com.<\/p>\n Domain name registration began to be paid for in 1995. The United States Federal Government wanted to privatize the internet infrastructure which was financed by the government in its development.<\/p>\n Then, the authority over the domain name registration fee was given to NSF.\u00a0At that time, the price of domain registration was Rp. 1.5 million per two years.<\/p>\n Initially, the role of coordinating the internet system was held by the United States government through the IANA organization.<\/p>\n Then in 1998, US President Bill Clinton, saw the growth of the internet globally.\u00a0Clinton urged the US Department of Commerce to create a private organization that plays a role in regulating DNS.<\/p>\n The Ministry of Commerce also issued a proposal stating that the international DNS administrator is officially held by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, the formation of ICANN is with the record that the US government is binding on a contract between the Department of Commerce and ICANN.\u00a0The goal, so that the US government can still monitor and control the performance of ICANN.<\/p>\n There are a total of 456,976 possible four-letter combinations to create a domain with a .com extension.\u00a0However,\u00a0WhoApi<\/a>\u00a0, a startup that analyzes domain data, reports that all four-letter combinations for .com domains are registered.<\/p>\n The aftermath of running out of 4 letter domain combinations for .com domains recorded in domain history was the release of a new TLD.\u00a0Hundreds of new TLDs ranging from .biz, .info, .music, and many more were released by ICANN in 2014.<\/p>\n Also this year, some restrictions on the use of old TLDs have been removed.\u00a0For example, .org registrations may be used by the public, not just non-profit organizations.<\/p>\n Domain history recorded in 2016, the contract between ICANN and the United States government ended.\u00a0So, currently ICANN is fully authorized to regulate DNS and is no longer monitored by the US government.<\/p>\n1985 \u2013 First TLD User<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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1995 \u2013 Domain Rental Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
1998 \u2013 Establishment of ICANN<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
2013 \u2013 End of 4 Letter Combinations for .com Domains<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
2014 \u2013 New TLD release<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
2016 \u2013 ICANN Contract Expiration\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
2022 \u2013 341.7 Million Domains Already Registered Now<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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