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The domain aftermarket has a big problem
Domain aftermarkets need to clean up their inventory. Let me start this rant with some good news. This month, I sold a domain name for $6,500 that I found through Domain Academy’s Afternic advanced search tool. I bought the domain for less than...
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The domain aftermarket has a big problem
Domain aftermarkets need to clean up their inventory. Let me start this rant with some good news. This month, I sold a domain name for $6,500 that I found through Domain Academy’s Afternic advanced search tool. I bought the domain for less than...
Discussion
March 26, 2024, 7:45 pm
Domain Name Wire
It’s time to retire the outdated Whois privacy argument in cybersquatting disputes
It’s 2024. UDRP Complainants must stop making an argument that’s no longer true. John Berryhill won another UDRP this week. While there’s a lot I could write about his successful defense (pdf) of the domain name transco.com, I want ...
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It’s time to retire the outdated Whois privacy argument in cybersquatting disputes
It’s 2024. UDRP Complainants must stop making an argument that’s no longer true. John Berryhill won another UDRP this week. While there’s a lot I could write about his successful defense (pdf) of the domain name transco.com, I want ...
Discussion
March 26, 2024, 4:06 pm
Domain Name Wire
My Crazy Domains issue has been resolved (with a twist)
It turns out the domain hadn’t expired and shouldn’t have been auctioned at SnapNames. Last week, I wrote about an issue I was having with Crazy Domains. After trying and failing to resolve the issue with Crazy Domains’ support over...
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My Crazy Domains issue has been resolved (with a twist)
It turns out the domain hadn’t expired and shouldn’t have been auctioned at SnapNames. Last week, I wrote about an issue I was having with Crazy Domains. After trying and failing to resolve the issue with Crazy Domains’ support over...
Discussion
March 25, 2024, 5:47 pm
Domain Name Wire
Namecheap CEO vows to start selling .wallet Handshake names soon
Fight over dueling blockchain-based naming systems will continue. Namecheap’s CEO has vowed to start selling .wallet domains in the Handshake protocol soon. Writing on X, Richard Kirkendall stated, “.wallet handshake domains will be back ...
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Namecheap CEO vows to start selling .wallet Handshake names soon
Fight over dueling blockchain-based naming systems will continue. Namecheap’s CEO has vowed to start selling .wallet domains in the Handshake protocol soon. Writing on X, Richard Kirkendall stated, “.wallet handshake domains will be back ...
Discussion
March 25, 2024, 3:34 pm
Domain Name Wire
TRX.com owner makes case for attorney fees
After judge dismisses case, domain owner asks for attorney fees. Lawyers for the owner of trx.com today made their case (pdf) for why the judge should award attorney fees. I’ve rehashed this case many times, including why the judge dismissed th...
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TRX.com owner makes case for attorney fees
After judge dismisses case, domain owner asks for attorney fees. Lawyers for the owner of trx.com today made their case (pdf) for why the judge should award attorney fees. I’ve rehashed this case many times, including why the judge dismissed th...
Discussion
March 22, 2024, 1:43 pm
Domain Name Wire
3DNS files patent for blockchain-based domain registrar
“On-chain” domain registrar files patent. Blockchain-based domain name registration company 3DNS has filed a patent application for Blockchain-Based Domain Name Registrar and Management System (pdf). The company summarizes the invention a...
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3DNS files patent for blockchain-based domain registrar
“On-chain” domain registrar files patent. Blockchain-based domain name registration company 3DNS has filed a patent application for Blockchain-Based Domain Name Registrar and Management System (pdf). The company summarizes the invention a...
Discussion
March 21, 2024, 4:54 pm
Domain Name Wire
The insanity of Crazy Domains
I won a domain name in a SnapNames auction this month. It’s been a pain ever since. Winning a domain name at SnapNames can be frustrating when the domain is at a registrar you’ve never used. You must set up your account at the new registr...
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The insanity of Crazy Domains
I won a domain name in a SnapNames auction this month. It’s been a pain ever since. Winning a domain name at SnapNames can be frustrating when the domain is at a registrar you’ve never used. You must set up your account at the new registr...
Discussion
March 20, 2024, 3:56 pm
Domain Name Wire
16 end user sales this week:
A name-image-likeness college athletics company, a crypto business, and an orthodontist bought domain names. Sedo’s top public sale this past week was profile.link for €40,000. The domain hasn’t been developed yet, but it would be a ...
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16 end user sales this week:
A name-image-likeness college athletics company, a crypto business, and an orthodontist bought domain names. Sedo’s top public sale this past week was profile.link for €40,000. The domain hasn’t been developed yet, but it would be a ...
Discussion
March 19, 2024, 7:32 pm
Domain Name Wire
Team Internet acquires content company for $41.8 million
Deal will reduce Team Internet’s reliance on Google for monetization. Team Internet Group (AIM: TIG) announced today it is acquiring Shinez I.O. Ltd for an enterprise value of $41.8 million. Shinez runs a network of 40 sites, including Traveler...
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Team Internet acquires content company for $41.8 million
Deal will reduce Team Internet’s reliance on Google for monetization. Team Internet Group (AIM: TIG) announced today it is acquiring Shinez I.O. Ltd for an enterprise value of $41.8 million. Shinez runs a network of 40 sites, including Traveler...
Discussion
March 19, 2024, 3:36 pm
Domain Name Wire
Epik retracts statement about Kiwi Farms
Domain registrar says it has no direct knowledge of underage porn on the website. Domain name registrar Epik has retracted a statement it made after booting the website Kiwi Farms from its service in December. At the time, Epik stated that it receive...
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Epik retracts statement about Kiwi Farms
Domain registrar says it has no direct knowledge of underage porn on the website. Domain name registrar Epik has retracted a statement it made after booting the website Kiwi Farms from its service in December. At the time, Epik stated that it receive...
Discussion
March 19, 2024, 2:05 am
