Primary Data Sources and Attribution
TLD Registry Monitor relies strictly on official operational records and public regulatory filings. Every dataset is attributed to its authoritative primary publisher with clear provenance and publication timelines.
| Source Repository | Publishing Body | Scope of Information | Official Endpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| IANA Root Zone Database | Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA / ICANN) | Authoritative directory of all delegated top-level domains, sponsoring organizations, technical contacts, and designated root nameservers. | Access Portal → |
| ICANN Monthly Registry Reports | Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) | Contractually mandated monthly CSV submissions filed by gTLD registry operators, detailing active domain volumes, new adds, renewals, transfers, and deletions. | Access Portal → |
| ICANN Registry Agreements | ICANN | Official bilateral contracts, renewal agreements, and formal amendments between ICANN and contracted registry operators. | Access Portal → |
| US Department of Commerce NTIA Cooperative Agreement | National Telecommunications and Information Administration | Public disclosures and amendments governing the Cooperative Agreement for .com registry administration and wholesale pricing provisions. | Access Portal → |
| Industry and Registry Disclosures | Verisign, Public Interest Registry, Identity Digital, GoDaddy Registry | Public SEC investor filings, press releases, and wholesale pricing notifications issued directly by contracted registry operators. | Access Portal → |