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In the digital age, domain names have emerged as valuable assets, often reflecting a business’s brand identity, an individual’s personal brand, or a cherished project. Just as with any other form of property, domain names are now being thrust into the spotlight of inheritance and succession planning. With businesses, personal brands, and even family memories…

The advent of blockchain technology has introduced an array of transformative possibilities, reshaping industries from finance to supply chain management. One such innovation, gaining significant traction, is the emergence of blockchain domains. As with any burgeoning technology, its rise prompts critical questions surrounding its governance, regulatory implications, and integration with established legal frameworks. To unpack…

The internet’s vast digital expanse is underpinned by an intricate system of domain names. Central to this system are registrars, entities accredited by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) or national authorities, responsible for the registration of domain names. As gatekeepers to the world of domain names, registrars have an array of…

The intricate interplay of domain names with the globalized nature of the internet has given rise to multifaceted legal challenges, chief among them being jurisdictional issues in domain name disputes. The decentralized nature of the internet, combined with the binding threads of local laws, creates a complex legal matrix that can be difficult to navigate.…

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), implemented by the European Union in 2018, was hailed as a landmark piece of legislation designed to strengthen individual data protection rights. With its widespread implications across various sectors, the domain name industry was not left untouched. In particular, the way domain name registration data is collected, stored, and…

The secondary market for domain names has grown exponentially in recent years, mirroring the ever-increasing importance of digital real estate in today’s online-centric world. This market, where domain names are resold after their initial purchase, is driven by a blend of speculation, strategic business decisions, and the occasional dash of nostalgia or vanity. While this…

In a world where data privacy and individual anonymity are increasingly valued, the use of proxy and privacy services in the realm of domain name registrations has become a noteworthy topic. These services, which offer domain name registrants the ability to shield their personal information from being publicly available, have been both applauded for their…

In the intricate web of internet governance, domain name expiration and renewal policies form a critical framework that impacts individuals and businesses alike. As domain names are often key assets for online identities and businesses, understanding the lifecycle of a domain name—from registration to expiration and renewal—is essential for maintaining an uninterrupted online presence. Typically,…

The proliferation of the internet has been paralleled by an explosive growth in domain names, leading to the introduction of new generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs) to cater to the diverse needs of the digital world. However, with this expansion comes the heightened risk of domain name abuses, notably cybersquatting—where individuals register domain names resembling well-known…

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a pivotal technology in the architecture of the internet, ensuring that web addresses remain accessible, comprehensible, and organized for users around the world. By translating user-friendly domain names like “example.com” into the numerical IP addresses used by computers to identify one another, the DNS serves as the internet’s essential…