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==Full Title==

==History==
The history of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is closely tied to the development of the Internet itself. Here's a brief overview:

Origins: ICANN was established in 1998 as a nonprofit organization to manage the technical and policy aspects of the Domain Name System (DNS). It evolved from the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), which was originally managed by Jon Postel, a key figure in the early days of the Internet2.

Purpose: ICANN's role includes coordinating IP address allocation, managing DNS root zones, and introducing new generic top-level domains (gTLDs). Its mission is to ensure the stable and secure operation of the Internet.

Global Transition: In 2016, ICANN transitioned from U.S. government oversight to a global multistakeholder model, marking a significant milestone in its history.

Expansion: Over the years, ICANN has expanded its scope to address issues like internationalization of the DNS and cybersecurity.

==References==

[[Category: Networking]]

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 * Global Transition: In 2016, ICANN transitioned from U.S. government oversight to a global multistakeholder model, marking a significant milestone in its history.
 * Expansion: Over the years, ICANN has expanded its scope to address issues like internationalization of the DNS and cybersecurity.
 ==References==
 [[Category: Networking]]

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 ==History==
 The history of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers [https://www.icann.org/ ICANN]) is closely tied to the development of the Internet itself.
-* Origins: ICANN was established in 1998 as a nonprofit organization to manage the technical and policy aspects of the Domain Name System (DNS). It evolved from the Internet * Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), which was originally managed by Jon Postel, a key figure in the early days of the Internet2.
+* Origins: ICANN was established in 1998 as a nonprofit organization to manage the technical and policy aspects of the Domain Name System (DNS) with entrepreneur and philanthropist Esther Dyson as founding chairwoman. It evolved from the Internet * Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), which was originally managed by Jon Postel, a key figure in the early days of the Internet2.
 * Purpose: ICANN's role includes coordinating IP address allocation, managing DNS root zones, and introducing new generic top-level domains (gTLDs). Its mission is to ensure the stable and secure operation of the Internet.
 * Global Transition: In 2016, ICANN transitioned from U.S. government oversight to a global multistakeholder model, marking a significant milestone in its history.
 * Expansion: Over the years, ICANN has expanded its scope to address issues like internationalization of the DNS and cybersecurity.

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 Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
 ==History==
-The history of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is closely tied to the development of the Internet itself. Here's a brief overview:
+The history of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers [https://www.icann.org/ ICANN]) is closely tied to the development of the Internet itself.
 * Origins: ICANN was established in 1998 as a nonprofit organization to manage the technical and policy aspects of the Domain Name System (DNS). It evolved from the Internet * Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), which was originally managed by Jon Postel, a key figure in the early days of the Internet2.
 * Purpose: ICANN's role includes coordinating IP address allocation, managing DNS root zones, and introducing new generic top-level domains (gTLDs). Its mission is to ensure the stable and secure operation of the Internet.