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TLD Nameserver

DNS servers that steer Stripchat lookups to the right authoritative zone.

Definition​

A top-level domain (TLD) nameserver stores the delegation records for domains under a particular extension (.com, .net, .org, etc.). When a resolver asks for stripchat.com, the TLD nameserver returns the authoritative nameservers for that zone.

Why it matters​

  • Delegation integrity: If TLD entries are poisoned, resolvers may be pointed at malicious authoritative servers.
  • Troubleshooting: Checking TLD responses helps confirm whether a registrar update propagated correctly.
  • Censorship checkpoints: Some regimes tamper with TLD responses for popular adult domains; monitoring detects that behavior.

Tips​

  1. Query a TLD server directly with dig stripchat.com @a.gtld-servers.net to verify delegation.
  2. Keep registrar glue records in sync with actual authoritative server IPs to avoid lame delegations.
  3. Enable DNSSEC at the TLD/registrar level so resolvers can validate the delegation chain.