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3/7/2026·tech recession domain strategy
From Laid Off to Launched: How the 2026 Tech Recession Is Creating a New Wave of Domain Buyers
With tech employment worse than 2008 or 2020, thousands of laid-off workers are becoming founders. Here's how the tech recession is reshaping domain buying patterns and what new founders should know about securing the right domain on a budget.
3/6/2026·domain registrar consolidation
The Domain Industry Is Consolidating Fast: Dead Registrars, Lost Price Caps, and What It Means for You
Namecheap abandoned its fight for .org price caps, Identity Digital keeps acquiring gTLDs, seven registrars are being expelled by ICANN, and GoDaddy no longer considers you a consumer. Here's what domain industry consolidation means for domain owners in 2026.
3/6/2026·ai domains
Why Domain Buyers Are Choosing .AI Over .COM in 2026 — And Paying More
Escrow.com data shows .AI domain sales surged 189% YoY while Saw.com CEO reports buyers now prefer .AI over .COM even at higher prices — a historic shift in domain buying behavior.
3/6/2026·domain name branding
Paul Graham Says We're in the Brand Age — Here's Why Your Domain Name Is Your Most Important Brand Asset
Paul Graham's new essay argues brand is all that matters when technology commoditizes products. We explore why this makes your domain name — the anchor of your brand identity — more valuable than ever.
3/5/2026·domain registrar market share
The Great Registrar Shakeup: Who's Winning and Losing .com Market Share in 2026
Fresh data reveals a massive power shift among .com registrars: GoDaddy and Newfold are losing millions of domains while Namecheap, Hostinger, and Cloudflare surge. Here's what it means for domain buyers.
3/5/2026·global domain report 2026
364 Million Domains and Counting: What the 2026 Global Domain Report Reveals About the Market
Breaking down the 2026 Global Domain Report data: 364M domains worldwide, new gTLDs at 37M registrations, median aftermarket price of $600, and how AI is reshaping domain investing.
3/5/2026·fractionalized domains
Fractionalized Domain Names Are Here: How D3 and Doma Are Bringing Web3 to Domain Investing
D3's Doma platform now enables fractionalized domain name investing through blockchain tokens, backed by a growing market that saw $102.5 million in Q4 2025 transactions on Escrow.com alone. This article examines how it works, the risks, and what it means for domain investors.
3/4/2026·repurposed ccTLD
Repurposed Country Code Domains: Why .ai, .io, .tv, and .co Are Worth More Than Their Countries
Repurposed country code domains like .ai, .io, .tv, and .co have become multi-million-dollar branding tools far beyond their original countries. This article examines the economics, risks, and opportunities of ccTLD investing in 2026, with fresh data from .CV and .ai premium sales.
3/4/2026·new gTLD round 2026
Nova Registry Wants 200 New Domain Extensions: What This Means for Domain Buyers in 2026
Nova Registry plans to apply for 200 new domain extensions in ICANN's upcoming gTLD round, the first since 2012. This article analyzes what this means for domain buyers, investors, and businesses in 2026.