# Could a UK Treaty Lead to the End of the .io Domain? 📉

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**Created:** [October 9, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/could-a-uk-treaty-lead-to-the-end-of-the-io-domain/293161 "2024-10-09T16:29:36Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 9, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/could-a-uk-treaty-lead-to-the-end-of-the-io-domain/293161/1 "2024-10-09T16:29:36Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **UK Treaty Announcement**  
A new treaty by the UK may result in the retirement of the **.io domain** , following the government’s decision to relinquish control over the **Chagos Islands**.

2. **Historical Context**  
The Chagos Islands have been under UK control since 1814, and this change could have significant implications for the associated internet domain.

3. **IANA Retirement Process**  
The **Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)** has a system for retiring country code domains, typically within five years of such changes, though extensions are possible.

4. **Lessons from the Past**  
Previous domains, like **.su** (Soviet Union) and **.yu** (Yugoslavia), faced similar retirement issues, highlighting the challenges of transitioning internet identities during geopolitical changes.

5. **Future of Other UK Domains**  
The UK is also considering the future of other inactive domains, such as **.gb** , which could further impact the online landscape.

**Read more at:** [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/8/24265441/uk-treaty-end-io-domain-chagos-islands)