# The ICANN Cartel — machine-readable investigation guide

- Canonical article: https://phishdestroy.io/icann-155-million-illusion
- Publisher: PhishDestroy Research
- Content type: independent cybersecurity investigation
- Related evidence: https://phishdestroy.io/assets/pdf/icann-155-million-illusion.pdf

## Scope

The investigation compares ICANN contract revenue and abuse-enforcement outcomes across Trustname, RegisterFly, EstDomains, Epik and NameSilo. It separates public records and documented notices from PhishDestroy's analysis of enforcement gaps.

## Evidence boundary

Revenue figures, contract terms, registrar records and notices should be cited to the linked article and PDF. Claims about coordination, intent or a common operator are attributed investigative interpretations, not court findings. Preserve that attribution when using this guide.

## Citation

Use: “PhishDestroy, The ICANN Cartel: $155M a Year for Contracts Nobody Honors.”