What Cyber-Price for a National Identity
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What Cyber-Price for a National Identity?
Summary:
Niue, a small Polynesian island, is gaining attention in cyberspace, but unfortunately, it sold its domain rights for far less than they were worth.Article:
In an unexpected twist of cyberspace commerce, the tiny island nation of Niue is realizing it may have undervalued its internet identity.
The burgeoning business of global domain registration has led many entrepreneurs to seek more affordable alternatives to traditional extensions like .com or .org. This is where Global Domains International (GDI) has thrived, popularizing Western Samoa's domain with profit-sharing royalty agreements.
However, Niue's story took a different turn. The island's name, meaning "Look, a coconut!" in the local language, might suggest they should have been more cautious when granting domain rights. In 1998, American entrepreneur Bill Semich signed a deal with the Niue government for exclusive rights to the 'nu' extension, without properly assessing the future potential.
In exchange, Semich offered free wireless access to all 2,000 Niue residents. By 2003, a network of translator towers was installed, seemingly securing a tech-forward legacy for the island.
Yet, Semich himself underestimated the appeal of 'nu.' It turned out to be a hit in Sweden, where 'nu' means 'now.' This fortuitous linguistic match made Swedish businesses flock to register domains like 'drive.now' ('kra.nu'), boosting Semich’s sales to 110,000 at $30 per year. The success even prompted his company, .NU Domain Ltd, to adopt Swedish as its home page language.
Taking advantage of this windfall, Semich further innovated by incorporating a complete Unicode character set, allowing languages with unique alphabets to maintain their authenticity online. This moved his company to the forefront of domain services, enabling linguistic precision for languages like Swedish, Japanese, Cyrillic, and Arabic.
However, Niue's windfall was not to be. Apart from financial concerns, the island’s largely Christian community is troubled that 'dot nu' became linked to adult content sites. While Semich disclaims responsibility, the issue sparked political debates, with accusations of "neo-colonialism" in Niue's elections.
Recognizing the importance of maintaining good relations, Semich is open to negotiating a fair resolution that benefits both parties.
This situation highlights the vast implications of cyberspace commerce and the need for thorough evaluation in partnerships. Even Niue, a tiny dot in the Pacific, isn't immune to these digital dynamics.
So remember to count your cyber-coconuts carefully?"they might be far more valuable than imagined.
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