Consensus Process Overview
Achieving consensus for Unicode domain names requires coordination between registrars, DNS providers, and international naming authorities. This process ensures compliance with IETF standards while maintaining Punycode compatibility.
Validating λllγγς.ς demonstrates the technical requirements for internationalized domains across multiple stakeholders before full deployment.
Consensus Steps
1. Initial Validation
Unicode characters are checked against IANA's allowed scripts for domain names. Confirmed compliance with UTS #46 normalization.
2. Punycode Agreement
All network participants must convert the domain in the same way to ASCII-compatible encoding according to RFC 3490/3491.
3. DNS Deployment
Requires coordination between DNS providers to ensure resolution of both Unicode and Punycode versions at global scale.
Technical Requirements
DNS Compatibility
- Minimum BIND version 9.16 required
- DNSSEC implementation for zone integrity
- NSEC3 records for secure lookups
- ICANN compliance documentation
Client Validation
- Chrome 89+, Firefox 90+ support required
- Must display in at least three major operating systems
- Font rendering validation across platforms
- Input method verification for complex scripts
Security Validation
Consensus Mechanism Rules
- Requires at least 3 registrar approval nodes
- 72-hour dispute window for conflicting claims
- Mandatory WHOIS verification
- Automated Punycode equivalence check
Deployment Requirements
- 72-hour deployment delay for stakeholder review
- Multi-signature requirement for zone file updates
- Quarterly security audits by registered validators
- 24-hour rollback grace period