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December 13, 2024 76 mins

In Episode 4 of the NicNames Podcast, Andriy Khvetkevych sits down with Dmitry Kohmanyuk, administrator of DomainName.UA, to discuss the evolution of the .UA domain zone amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine. From adapting to wartime challenges to cybersecurity threats and innovations in domain operations, this episode dives deep into the resilience of the Ukrainian domain industry. Dmitry also shares insights into the future of domain registration, cultural impacts on domain names, and the exciting potential of Web3 blockchain domains.

If you’re curious about how domains are evolving globally and want to learn about securing your digital identity, this is an episode you can’t miss!

Chapters

  • 0:00 - Introduction to NicNames Podcast
  • 0:15 - Welcoming Dmitry Kohmanyuk
  • 0:30 - Impact of the war on .UA domains
  • 6:00 - Challenges of domain zone adaptation during wartime
  • 10:00 - Understanding domain suffixes and cultural impacts
  • 15:00 - Decline in domain renewals and new registrations
  • 20:00 - Innovations in cybersecurity measures
  • 25:00 - Cloudflare partnership and defense strategies
  • 30:00 - Shifts in Ukrainian domain name policies
  • 36:00 - Linguistic terrorism and renaming of cities
  • 43:00 - The process of retiring old domain extensions
  • 50:00 - Future plans for easing trademark requirements
  • 57:00 - Web3 domains and the integration challenges
  • 1:05:00 - Applying for ICANN grants for Web3 standards
  • 1:10:00 - Collaboration with displaced Ukrainian IT professionals
  • 1:13:00 - Final thoughts and advice on digital identity


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