Category: Domain-Related Services

The domain market in Asia presents a distinct landscape shaped by linguistic diversity, cultural values, local internet behaviors, and economic trends. Among the unique features of this region is the dual popularity of pronounceable and numeric domain names, especially in countries like China where both have become highly sought-after for different reasons. Understanding the value…

In the domain name industry, few segments have generated as much concentrated attention and investment as Chinese Premium Letters, particularly in the context of short, acronym-based .com domains. These Chinese Premium Letters, commonly abbreviated as “CHIP” domains, refer to short domain combinations—usually two to four letters—that exclude letters considered less desirable in the Chinese language…

City-based top-level domains, or CityTLDs, represent a specialized and geographically anchored subset of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) that emerged after ICANN’s expansion of the domain name space in 2013. Among these, extensions such as .nyc and .london stand out due to the global prominence of the cities they represent. Unlike conventional TLDs like .com…

Emoji domains are a novel and visually striking subset of domain names that incorporate emoji characters directly into the domain string, offering a unique and memorable alternative to traditional text-based domain names. First introduced in 2001 by a small number of country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs), emoji domains have gained attention for their creativity, branding potential,…

Blockchain domains represent a paradigm shift in how internet identities and digital assets are owned, managed, and resolved. Unlike traditional domain names, which are registered through centralized authorities such as ICANN and hosted via DNS infrastructure controlled by registrars and registries, blockchain domains are decentralized. They are registered, stored, and transferred on distributed ledgers, often…