The transfer of the Chagos Islands from Britain to Mauritius signals the end for the popular .io domain, highlighting how geopolitical events can unexpectedly disrupt the digital world; drawing from historical cases like the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia, Gareth Edwards sheds light on the intersection of international politics and internet infrastructure, warning tech founders about the risks tied to top-level domain choices.
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