Domain Registry: The Unsung Hero of the Internet Introduction Every website you visit has a unique address called a domain name. But have you ever wondered how these names are managed and assigned? Enter the domain registry - the backbone of the internet's addressing system. What is a Domain Registry? A domain registry is an organization that manages the database of domain names within a specific top-level domain (TLD). It ensures each domain name is unique and follows the rules set for that TLD. For example: Verisign manages .com and .net domains Public Interest Registry (PIR) oversees .org domains How Domain Registry Works 1. Domain Registration You register a domain through a registrar, which checks availability and submits requests to the registry . 2. Database Management The registry maintains a central database with information about all registered domains under its TLD. 3. DNS Management Registries manage Domain Name System (DNS) records, translating domain n...