Category: Domain Industry Technology

The Role of WHOIS Privacy in Modern Domain Investing

In the digital age where privacy concerns are mounting and data protection regulations are tightening, WHOIS privacy has become a crucial element in the domain investing landscape. For many years, WHOIS records were an open window into the ownership and administrative details of any given domain name. These records included the registrant’s name, address, phone…

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(Meaningfully) Understanding Registry – Registrar Models

The domain name system is a cornerstone of how the internet functions, providing a mechanism for translating human-readable names into machine-readable IP addresses. Central to the operation of this system is the registry–registrar model, a layered and regulated framework that governs the registration, management, and resolution of domain names. This model is not merely a…

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Blockchain-Based Domains Hype or Long-Term Opportunity?

The rise of blockchain-based domains has sparked considerable interest in both the crypto and domain investment communities. These domains, such as those ending in .eth, .crypto, .zil, and .nft, operate outside the traditional Domain Name System and instead reside on decentralized blockchain networks. Their proponents claim that these domains offer censorship resistance, true ownership, enhanced…

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Portfolio Management Software: Choosing the Right Platform

As domain investing continues to evolve into a more sophisticated and competitive asset class, the need for robust portfolio management software has become essential. Domain investors, whether managing a few dozen names or operating large portfolios of thousands, rely heavily on accurate tracking, automation, and analytics to optimize performance, prevent losses, and uncover new opportunities.…

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Using Big Data Analytics for Domain Discovery

The domain name industry has always operated at the intersection of language, branding, technology, and economics. As the market for premium and brandable domains becomes increasingly competitive, traditional methods of domain discovery—such as intuition, manual keyword research, and basic availability checks—are no longer sufficient to uncover valuable digital assets. The advent of big data analytics…

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IDN Homograph Attacks and Investor Precautions

The rise of Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) has brought increased accessibility to the global internet by allowing domain names to be registered in non-Latin scripts such as Cyrillic, Arabic, Chinese, and others. While this advancement has enabled businesses and users worldwide to engage online in their native languages, it has also introduced a new vector…

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The Economics of Registry‑Operated Advertising Models

In the evolving landscape of domain industry technology, one of the most compelling developments is the emergence and refinement of registry-operated advertising models. Traditionally, monetization of domain traffic has been the domain of registrants and third-party ad networks. However, with an increasing focus on revenue diversification, many domain registries—particularly those operating new generic top-level domains…

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Portfolio Insurance Products: Are They Worth It?

In an industry where premium digital assets can command six, seven, or even eight-figure valuations, the concept of domain portfolio insurance has started to gain traction among investors seeking ways to mitigate risk. As domain portfolios expand in both size and value, the notion of protecting them from financial loss, legal entanglements, or catastrophic incidents…

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Staging Domains for Web3 Projects?

As the Web3 ecosystem matures beyond the experimental phase into a more structured and scalable environment, the role of domain names in project staging, identity, and user experience is becoming increasingly strategic. Unlike traditional web projects, Web3 initiatives—ranging from decentralized applications and NFT marketplaces to DAOs and tokenized communities—operate within a hybrid infrastructure that often…

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Voice Search and the Demand for Short Domains

As voice-enabled technology becomes increasingly woven into everyday life, the domain industry is beginning to feel its transformative effects. Devices like Amazon Echo, Google Nest, Apple’s Siri, and voice interfaces in cars and appliances have shifted the way users access the internet, driving a surge in demand for domains that are not only short but…

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