ICANN, or the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, is a non-profit organization
responsible for coordinating the maintenance and procedures of several databases related to the namespaces and numerical spaces of the Internet
responsible for coordinating the maintenance and procedures of several databases related to the namespaces and numerical spaces of the Internet ensuring the network's stable and secure operation.
What does ICANN do?
responsibility for Internet Protocol (IP) address space allocation, protocol parameter assignment, domain name system (DNS) management and root server system management functions.
Who Founded ICANN
ICANN was established in California on September 30, 1998, with Esther Dyson, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, serving as the inaugural chairwoman.