The End of the .io Domain?
Have you heard the news? The beloved .io domain might soon be a thing of the past! If you
own a website with this domain, should you be worried? Let’s dive into the details.
What’s Happening?
On October 3, 2024, the British government announced its decision to transfer control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This has raised questions about the future of the .io domain, which is tied to the ISO code for the Chagos Islands.
The Chagos Islands have a complex and painful history. In the 1960s, the British forcibly evicted the native Chagossians to make way for a U.S. military base. The Chagossians have been fighting for their rights ever since, and this recent decision is a significant step toward addressing past injustices.
