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Unstoppable Skips ICANN Round, Refunds Web3 Domains

The Defiant·August 26, 2026·1 min read
Unstoppable Skips ICANN Round, Refunds Web3 Domains

Unstoppable Domains skipped a round of ICANN's application process, citing higher-than-expected costs for taking web3 strings through traditional domain governance. Founder Matthew Gould explained the decision six months after promising to apply for all six original extensions. The move reflects challenges in bridging decentralized domains with legacy internet infrastructure.

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