Domain Names: Understanding EPP and the Domain Registration Process

Learn about the fascinating world of domain name registration in this 11-minute conference talk from !!Con 2024. Explore beyond DNS (Domain Name System) to discover EPP (Extensible Provisioning Protocol), the crucial protocol powering domain name registration. Understand the complex technical and political infrastructure that operates behind the scenes when registering domain names. Gain insights from Wesley Aptekar Cassels, a worker-owner at namespace.coop, as they break down the intricate process of how domain names are created, managed, and distributed. Delve into the mechanisms that transform a simple "buy" button click into a fully registered domain name, offering a comprehensive look at the systems that make the modern internet's naming conventions possible.