#self-hosting

A proposal has been put forward to create a new .self top-level domain that would provide free domain names to individuals for self-hosting purposes, aiming to reclaim digital autonomy. If realized, .self could lower barriers for self-hosting and decentralize web hosting, but it faces significant challenges such as abuse prevention, identity verification, and sustainable funding. The proposal includes one free domain per person with rules against parking, squatting, and reselling, but enforcement mechanisms remain unclear, especially for distinguishing legitimate use from abuse.