Rachel Sterling at Identity Digital published a piece today that delved into new gtlds being on the rise with tech startups. The usage of .com vs new gtlds using data from Y Combinator and Techstars. Traditional TLDs in Decline, nTLDs on the Rise A comprehensive analysis of over 4,000 startups from Y Combinator and Techstars (2020–2025 YTD) reveals that: Full article can be read on … [Read more...]
Ish Milly gives us some details on the upcoming Domainer Expo
Domainer Expo is coming up soon and I asked founder Ish Milly if he could give some insights about the conference. 1) What made you decide to get into the conference game? I have a background organizing conferences and business events and genuinely enjoy bringing people together. I sincerely believe organinizing events is a life hack 2) So first things first, when is Domainer Expo … [Read more...]
InterNetX has a chat with Charlotte Spencer of the WIPO on all things UDRP
InterNetX posted an interview with Charlotte Spencer, Senior Legal Officer in the Internet Dispute Resolution Section at WIPO. Safe to say Charlotte knows just about everything when it comes to domain disputes. For newer domain investors who sometimes seem lost by the UDRP process the interview is a solid primer on learning about the process and what to not do when it comes to domain … [Read more...]
Aqueduct.com closes at $72,000 at GNAME
Back in May I wrote about GNAME increasing their number of registrars to 501. The goal to catch more names. They caught a beauty and auctioned it off. Aqueduct.com. Archive.org has info on the site dating back as far as 1996. Here is a look at 2003 where they dubbed themselves, "The architects of selling online" Nothing archived in recent years. It will be interesting to see who won the name and … [Read more...]
Verisign reports Q2 2025 earnings report
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), posted their 2025 Q2 earnings report. They reported revenue of $410 million for the second quarter of 2025, up 5.9 percent from the same quarter in 2024. Operating income was $281 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared to $266 million for the same quarter of 2024. Verisign reported net income of $207 million and diluted earnings per share (diluted … [Read more...]
Freename Raises $6.5M Series A to Power the Future of Web3 Domains & Digital Identity
Freename raised $6.5M in a Series A round to further their growth. It was co-led by Entrée Capital and Polymorphic Capital. Last month I interviewed Freename CEO Davide Vicini. Full release: Zurich, Switzerland – – Freename, the most advanced domain registrar for the decentralized Internet, has raised a $6.5 million Series A to expand its Web3 identity platform globally. The round was … [Read more...]
NameJet/SnapNames June 2025 Aftermarket report led by Sleeps.com
NameJet/SnapNames released their June 2025 aftermarket report. It was a strong month, especially considering June starts the summer doldrums. NameJet Domain Name Brand Name Product Sales … [Read more...]