2026 rule change: private contention settlement PROHIBITED
Who else is filing for your string?
In 2012, contending applicants could privately settle. In 2026 they cannot — ICANN public auction is the only path. Your $227K application fee is at the mercy of information you don't have.We analyzed 2,228 unique strings across 2,200+ named applicants to give you that information — for one string at a time.
Top contested strings — 2026
Ranked by P(public auction) — the probability two or more named applicants actually file for the same string. Only MEDIUM+ risk shown.
| String | P(auction) | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| .compliance | 64% | HIGH |
| .quantum | 45% | MEDIUM |
| .agent | 44% | MEDIUM |
| .atom | 36% | MEDIUM |
| .telecom | 36% | MEDIUM |
| .axie | 34% | MEDIUM |
| .ronin | 34% | MEDIUM |
| .crypto | 33% | MEDIUM |
| .flow | 33% | MEDIUM |
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