XStar to Join Global Leaders at ICANN83 to Drive Policy for Decentralized Digital Identity and DNS Innovation Across a Safer and More Inclusive Internet

XStar is heading to #ICANN83 in Prague, where global internet leaders will gather to shape the policies and technologies that define the digital future. As a passionate advocate for decentralized digital identity and DNS innovation, XStar aims to build a safer and more inclusive web that places users first. The ICANN Policy Forum, taking place from 9–12 June, offers a critical venue for shaping governance, addressing naming system integrity, and driving secure infrastructure. XStar joins this important conversation to help influence how identity frameworks and naming protocols intersect at the highest level of internet policy.

Driving the Future of Decentralized Digital Identity and DNS Innovation

At ICANN83, XStar will work alongside key stakeholders to support the evolution of decentralized digital identity and DNS innovation, especially as a new gTLD application round approaches. New naming opportunities bring with them new challenges, and XStar aims to ensure that these digital identifiers are governed in a way that’s privacy-respecting, secure, and inclusive.

The company brings its expertise in self-sovereign identity and DNS infrastructure to advocate for policies that promote secure data flows, better root governance, and equitable access. XStar believes that domain names are more than just addresses – they’re identity anchors. As such, aligning DNS protocol advancements with identity verification systems is essential. By supporting interoperability and open standards, XStar helps make the internet more resilient and human-centric.

Collaboration at ICANN: Building Open Identity and Safer DNS Layers

XStar’s participation in ICANN83 is driven by its long-standing mission to align internet governance with technological innovation. The company sees DNS and identity as two sides of the same coin. It will work closely with regulators, technologists, and policy advocates to shape the next era of domain name systems, one that connects securely to identity frameworks while protecting user autonomy.

Through working group sessions and side meetings, XStar will help develop technical frameworks that support user-owned data and verifiable credentials, integrated directly with secure naming solutions. These discussions will address practical applications like cross-domain authentication, identity portability, and resilient DNS protocol layers. By reinforcing its commitment to self-sovereign identity, XStar contributes to the foundation of a safer digital ecosystem. 

As new gTLD application rules take shape, XStar will also advocate for transparent evaluation processes that promote global access and accountability. The firm believes that decentralization must be paired with clear safeguards to ensure integrity and compliance across diverse jurisdictions.

DNS Innovation Is Identity Innovation

For XStar, decentralized digital identity and DNS innovation are deeply interconnected. Whether it’s helping users claim domain-based identities or enabling trusted credential sharing, DNS systems are becoming integral to digital identity layers. At ICANN83, XStar aims to strengthen this connection, bridging identity and infrastructure to build trust into the core of the internet. The team will contribute to advancing identity-linked naming protocols that reduce fraud and expand access.

What’s Next: From Policy to Protocols

XStar will continue leading initiatives after ICANN83 to shape the future of decentralized digital identity and DNS innovation. Plans include participating in internet governance councils, testing new credential layers, and supporting ethical DNS upgrades. As the digital world evolves, XStar remains dedicated to making the internet a space where identities are private, secure, and universally accessible.