Identity Digital has taken over the back-end registry operations for Mauritius’ .mu ccTLD, a move that could help secure the future of the .io domain, which faces geopolitical uncertainty.
Recent updates to IANA records indicate that .mu is now using Identity Digital’s nameservers and Whois service, while registrars confirm the migration to its EPP system occurred last week. Previously, the .mu registry, managed by Internet Direct (MU-NIC), used CoCCA’s platform.
This transition comes as Mauritius prepares to gain sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, currently known as the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT). The change, pending government approvals, would likely lead to a renaming of the territory, raising concerns about the fate of .io, which is assigned to BIOT.
.io is a highly popular ccTLD with potentially over one million registrations, generating an estimated $40 million annually for Identity Digital. The prospect of Mauritius taking control has sparked worries that the domain’s governance could shift, impacting businesses and developers who rely on it.
By aligning itself with Mauritius through .mu, Identity Digital is positioning itself strategically, potentially improving diplomatic relations should .io come under threat in the future. The company’s move suggests a proactive approach to securing its foothold in the region amid ongoing political changes.
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