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Domain Name Wire
Verisign files more blockchain patent applications
USPTO publishes two more blockchain-related patent applications from Verisign. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published two of Verisign’s (NASDAQ: VRSN) blockchain-related patent applications last week. Application 17/325...
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Verisign files more blockchain patent applications
USPTO publishes two more blockchain-related patent applications from Verisign. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published two of Verisign’s (NASDAQ: VRSN) blockchain-related patent applications last week. Application 17/325...
Discussion
November 28, 2022, 2:05 pm
The Domains
NamesCon Global coming back in May of 2023
NamesCon Global coming back in May of next year. They sent out an email announcing the dates and an early bird special. May 31–June 3 at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown. Our Super Early Bird Special gets you a Standard pass for just $349, or a C...
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NamesCon Global coming back in May of 2023
NamesCon Global coming back in May of next year. They sent out an email announcing the dates and an early bird special. May 31–June 3 at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown. Our Super Early Bird Special gets you a Standard pass for just $349, or a C...
Discussion
November 26, 2022, 4:16 am
Domain Name Wire
Black Friday and Cyber Monday domain deals: $5.98 .com, $3.49 .tv and more
Here are some of the best domain deals. The Black Friday/Cyber Monday domain deals have begun and some registrars are offering discounts on domain names. It seems like there are fewer registrars promoting sales today than usual. I’m not sure ho...
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday domain deals: $5.98 .com, $3.49 .tv and more
Here are some of the best domain deals. The Black Friday/Cyber Monday domain deals have begun and some registrars are offering discounts on domain names. It seems like there are fewer registrars promoting sales today than usual. I’m not sure ho...
Discussion
November 25, 2022, 3:00 pm
DomainSherpa
DomainSherpa – Off The Market Forever – November 23, 2022: Founders Series Interview with Andrew Gazdecki of Acquire.com
As we say on DomainSherpa - all roads lead to domains. And this is a new show related to domains called "Off The Market Forever", starring Chris Zuiker and James Iles! In this show we focus on the domain space from the lens of end-user ac...
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DomainSherpa – Off The Market Forever – November 23, 2022: Founders Series Interview with Andrew Gazdecki of Acquire.com
As we say on DomainSherpa - all roads lead to domains. And this is a new show related to domains called "Off The Market Forever", starring Chris Zuiker and James Iles! In this show we focus on the domain space from the lens of end-user ac...
Discussion
November 24, 2022, 12:05 am
Domain Name Wire
Tesla registers “watchdog” domain names
Was it defensive or a clue about a new service? Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has registered a handful of domain names with the word “watchdog” in them. Earlier this week, the company registered these domain names: teslamotorswatchdog.com teslamot...
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Tesla registers “watchdog” domain names
Was it defensive or a clue about a new service? Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) has registered a handful of domain names with the word “watchdog” in them. Earlier this week, the company registered these domain names: teslamotorswatchdog.com teslamot...
Discussion
November 23, 2022, 3:02 pm
Domain Name Wire
23 recent end user domain name sales
A medical company, a restaurant, and a furniture company bought domain names. Sedo had a lot of sales to end users this past week as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday. I’d expect a shorter list next week because of the holiday. Here’s...
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23 recent end user domain name sales
A medical company, a restaurant, and a furniture company bought domain names. Sedo had a lot of sales to end users this past week as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday. I’d expect a shorter list next week because of the holiday. Here’s...
Discussion
November 23, 2022, 2:22 pm
Domain Name Wire
TRX .com lost in a UDRP. Let’s dig in.
Nat Cohen analyzes a recent UDRP case for TRX.com. A National Arbitration Forum panel has ordered TRX.com transferred to Fitness Anywhere LLC. The domain owner didn’t do himself any favors. He appears to have used incorrect Whois information an...
Discussion
TRX .com lost in a UDRP. Let’s dig in.
Nat Cohen analyzes a recent UDRP case for TRX.com. A National Arbitration Forum panel has ordered TRX.com transferred to Fitness Anywhere LLC. The domain owner didn’t do himself any favors. He appears to have used incorrect Whois information an...
Discussion
November 22, 2022, 5:42 pm
The Domains
Sedo weekly domain name sales led by NeomAcademy.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and NeomAcademy.com led the way at 35,000 Euro, ($35,950). They also bought the .org for $7,999. AKH.com was second at $30,000. Verkaufen.de was third at 20,000 Euro, ($20,545). 47 .com sales 26 cctld sale...
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Sedo weekly domain name sales led by NeomAcademy.com
Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and NeomAcademy.com led the way at 35,000 Euro, ($35,950). They also bought the .org for $7,999. AKH.com was second at $30,000. Verkaufen.de was third at 20,000 Euro, ($20,545). 47 .com sales 26 cctld sale...
Discussion
November 22, 2022, 5:00 pm
Domain Name Wire
CentralNic reports full results through Q3
CentralNic continues to grow revenue thanks to its advertising business. CentralNic (AIM: CNIC) has published its official results through Q3 this year after previewing them last month. Revenue year to date increased by 88% to $526.7 million, and its...
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CentralNic reports full results through Q3
CentralNic continues to grow revenue thanks to its advertising business. CentralNic (AIM: CNIC) has published its official results through Q3 this year after previewing them last month. Revenue year to date increased by 88% to $526.7 million, and its...
Discussion
November 22, 2022, 3:35 pm
Domain Name Wire
How cybersquatting hurts domain investors
This case illustrates why panelists question domain investors’ explanations for registering domain names. There’s a difference between domain investors and cybersquatters. Unfortunately, the former are often grouped in with the latter and...
Discussion
How cybersquatting hurts domain investors
This case illustrates why panelists question domain investors’ explanations for registering domain names. There’s a difference between domain investors and cybersquatters. Unfortunately, the former are often grouped in with the latter and...
Discussion
November 21, 2022, 5:56 pm
