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TLD DNS latency | Reduce CDN TTFB, boost Core Web Vitals
26 Jan 2026
The DNS performance of top level domains is a hidden but decisive factor in global content delivery. Before any CDN edge or web server can respond, resolvers must traverse the DNS hierarchy and contact TLD nameservers. In this article we examine how modern TLD infrastructure, latency profiles and security features affect Time to First Byte and how to choose TLDs that support, not limit, your web performance strategy. Top level domain latency as a performance lever The DNS lookup path to [...]