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NFT projects are leasing valuable .com domains
At least two NFT projects are leasing great domains. Despite being an initialism, NFT was recently chosen as Collins Dictionary’s word of the year, beating crypto to the top spot. The term, short for non-fungible tokens, has rightly been recogn...
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NFT projects are leasing valuable .com domains
At least two NFT projects are leasing great domains. Despite being an initialism, NFT was recently chosen as Collins Dictionary’s word of the year, beating crypto to the top spot. The term, short for non-fungible tokens, has rightly been recogn...
Discussion
November 26, 2021, 4:48 pm
Domain Name Wire
ICANN warns about alt-root blockchain domain names
Organization is worried that consumers will be confused. ICANN has published a warning to consumers about alt-root domain names. Alt-root domains are domain names that aren’t compatible with the existing domain name system (DNS). They require s...
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ICANN warns about alt-root blockchain domain names
Organization is worried that consumers will be confused. ICANN has published a warning to consumers about alt-root domain names. Alt-root domains are domain names that aren’t compatible with the existing domain name system (DNS). They require s...
Discussion
November 24, 2021, 7:05 pm
Domain Name Wire
An interesting UDRP case involving an expired domain
This panelist understands expired domain names. National Arbitration Forum published an interesting case decision today involving a domain picked up at DropCatch.com. Dr. Alan Y. Chow, d/b/a Optobionics, owned the domain optobionics.com but let it ex...
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An interesting UDRP case involving an expired domain
This panelist understands expired domain names. National Arbitration Forum published an interesting case decision today involving a domain picked up at DropCatch.com. Dr. Alan Y. Chow, d/b/a Optobionics, owned the domain optobionics.com but let it ex...
Discussion
November 24, 2021, 4:48 pm
Domain Name Wire
Unstoppable Domains takes its blockchain trademark campaign to Canada
Company wants to trademark terms like blockchain and crypto for domain name registration. Unstoppable Domains, a company that offers alt-root domain names based on blockchain technology, has filed 21 trademark applications in Canada covering its top ...
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Unstoppable Domains takes its blockchain trademark campaign to Canada
Company wants to trademark terms like blockchain and crypto for domain name registration. Unstoppable Domains, a company that offers alt-root domain names based on blockchain technology, has filed 21 trademark applications in Canada covering its top ...
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November 23, 2021, 2:50 pm
Domain Name Wire
The Black Friday domain sales are coming
Keep your eyes peeled for domain discounts through Monday. I received my first pitch for Black Friday from a domain registrar today. I’ve always found Black Friday specials at domain registrars and hosting companies to be a bit odd. Do people r...
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The Black Friday domain sales are coming
Keep your eyes peeled for domain discounts through Monday. I received my first pitch for Black Friday from a domain registrar today. I’ve always found Black Friday specials at domain registrars and hosting companies to be a bit odd. Do people r...
Discussion
November 23, 2021, 2:17 pm
Domain Name Wire
CentralNic bullish on remainder of year
Company predicts a strong finish to the end of 2021. CentralNic (AIM: CNIC) reported final Q3 earnings today, one month after previewing a strong report. Revenue for the first three quarters of 2021 increased by 67% to $282.0 million compared to the ...
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CentralNic bullish on remainder of year
Company predicts a strong finish to the end of 2021. CentralNic (AIM: CNIC) reported final Q3 earnings today, one month after previewing a strong report. Revenue for the first three quarters of 2021 increased by 67% to $282.0 million compared to the ...
Discussion
November 22, 2021, 6:10 pm
Domain Name Wire
Expired Domains (part one) – DNW Podcast #364
Expired domain tips and tricks, part 1. Many domain investors acquire much of their inventory from expired domain services. This week kicks off a two-part series about expired domains with Bill Sweetman of Name Ninja. On today’s show, Bill expl...
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Expired Domains (part one) – DNW Podcast #364
Expired domain tips and tricks, part 1. Many domain investors acquire much of their inventory from expired domain services. This week kicks off a two-part series about expired domains with Bill Sweetman of Name Ninja. On today’s show, Bill expl...
Discussion
November 22, 2021, 4:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
Major security breach impacts GoDaddy Managed WordPress customers
Hackers gained access to login and FTP credentials, along with 1.2 million email addresses. A security breach in GoDaddy’s Managed WordPress environment gave hackers the keys to customers’ WordPress sites. GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) discovered ...
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Major security breach impacts GoDaddy Managed WordPress customers
Hackers gained access to login and FTP credentials, along with 1.2 million email addresses. A security breach in GoDaddy’s Managed WordPress environment gave hackers the keys to customers’ WordPress sites. GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) discovered ...
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November 22, 2021, 2:40 pm
Domain Name Wire
Two signs in a row with new top level domains
This is the first time I’ve seen this… I recently visited family in Texas and saw something that caught my eye. First, I passed a sign for a church that uses the domain name cityreach.church. I’ve come across a handful of churches ...
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Two signs in a row with new top level domains
This is the first time I’ve seen this… I recently visited family in Texas and saw something that caught my eye. First, I passed a sign for a church that uses the domain name cityreach.church. I’ve come across a handful of churches ...
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November 22, 2021, 2:11 pm
Domain Name Wire
It’s about to be easier to challenge trademarks
New rules should help clean up bad trademarks. There are a lot of questionable registered trademarks. Sometimes a company fudges first use dates. Other times, they submit questionable specimens of use. And on occasion, people file for fraudulent mark...
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It’s about to be easier to challenge trademarks
New rules should help clean up bad trademarks. There are a lot of questionable registered trademarks. Sometimes a company fudges first use dates. Other times, they submit questionable specimens of use. And on occasion, people file for fraudulent mark...
Discussion
November 19, 2021, 2:01 pm
