Introducing .self
.self is a proposed generic top-level domain (gTLD) intended to support human-centered technology and personal digital autonomy. It is an initiative of the Human-Centered Computing Foundation (HCCF), a nonprofit organization.
Why HCCF is proposing .self
HCCF's mission is to help create technology that serves the people using it. The foundation proposes .self as a digital namespace designed for human-scale use, with an emphasis on privacy, data sovereignty, and personal autonomy.
The intended beneficiaries are individuals and the technologies they use in their own lives, including tools that help people control their digital presence.
How .self could support self-hosting
HCCF envisions a namespace that helps personal devices and self-hosted services connect using open-source software clients. This could make it easier for human-centered products to work together without requiring people to rely entirely on centralized platforms.
These are proposed objectives, not currently available domain services.
What is proposed and what is confirmed?
The .self namespace and its associated technical services remain proposals. HCCF has documented its application milestones on the existing gTLD journey page. That page is the reference for the foundation's published status information; this overview does not claim approval, delegation, launch, or registration availability.
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