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Hello again everyone,

​A few weeks ago, I asked for feedback on my .micro TLD proposal. After some helpful conversations with community members, I believe I’ve found the right path forward.

​Instead of a standard OpenNIC membership, I would like to build .micro under a "microNIC" system that peers with OpenNIC, similar to the FurNIC arrangement. I feel this is the safest and most efficient approach. My project is novel, essentially a symbolic "ICANN alternative" for micronations. 

While I intend to run this for years, I accept it may remain a niche or solo project. By peering rather than fully integrating, I avoid the risk of becoming "just another TLD that disappeared" and cluttering the main root, while also allowing me to build efficiently without waiting on administrative delays.

​I may be the only user, but I intend to operate this with the rigor of a billion-dollar organization.

​Current Progress:

​- I currently operate two Tier-1 private DNS servers acting as the master root for .micro and .uwu, plus two Tier-2 servers (with more planned).

​- I have a working registry website supporting subdomain creation, transfers, and gated access (e.g., .gov.micro).

​-I am developing an independent CA and testing a custom mail client.

​With that said, how do I initiate peering similar to FurNIC? Who controls the main root for peering, and what requirements do I need to meet to demonstrate I'm ready?

Thank you.

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On Friday, 01/02/26 at 14:55 obfuscation <truncatedtree AT proton.me> wrote:

> I think you may ask OpenNIC to peer your TLD resolution, which means that OpenNIC only resolves domains with .micro TLD to your TLD server, and you manage your own root zones. (just like OpenNIC resolves domains of Emercoin and FurNIC but does not manage them).

@Cyberfox, That is a good idea but wouldn't it be more complicated for a solo person to manage? I've learned a lot but at the end of the day, my code is held together with help from forums and AI patching. What would the benifit of doing that be for me though?

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On Friday, 01/02/26 at 10:27 Yang, Dianshi <cyberfox AT udel.edu> wrote:

Hi,

I think you may ask OpenNIC to peer your TLD resolution, which means that OpenNIC only resolves domains with .micro TLD to your TLD server, and you manage your own root zones. (just like OpenNIC resolves domains of Emercoin and FurNIC but does not manage them)

On Thu, Jan 1, 2026 at 2:17 AM obfuscation <truncatedtree AT proton.me> wrote:

Hello Everyone,
First time using a mailing list so I'm not certain on the formatting or procedure. I'm formatting it as a general email.

I have been running a tier 2 server for a month and noticed that the only domains from within openNIC that are working appear to be the ones hosted on be.libre. I just find that odd but that's not the main point of this email, I want to state it for context though.

Since Highschool i've been interested in Micronations and the quasi legal system they exist in. I think they are a unique and interesting project for anyone to undertake however I don't have the fortitude to stick with a micronation and prevent it from turning into a roleplay which would spit in the face of the entire premise. That being said, I want to do something similar or at the very least adjacent. Originally the .micro TLD was registered on openNIC for use by micronations however the project was abandoned around 2014, I want to revive it for this purpose.

I've discussed my plans with several medium sized Micronations and the committee for Microcon, they seem intrigued and enthusiastic about it. I doubt any will actively use the openNIC service as their primary personal (technically state) DNS service however they like the purpose and mission behind the project. I wanted to get the openNIC communities view on my project though and if people would support my TLD proposal once done.

I recognize there is a 3 month period of tier2 operation before i am allowed to propose a new TLD however i would also like to know the communities view on an exception to this as my registry software and charter are almost complete. I'll happily provide proof that all my server infrastructure has a 3 year lease and opensource my entire codebase so it can be recreated if needed.

Thank you, WagonWheel

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