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+189% .AI Volume YoY
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Regulatory · August 12, 2026

ICANN 2026 Round Closes Today: Final Applicant Count and What It Means for Incumbents

The application window for the second New gTLD Program round officially closed at 23:59 UTC. With over 1,200 applications submitted, we analyze the competitive threats to existing premium portfolios.

Elena Vasquez, Policy Analyst8 Min Read
Market Record · August 9, 2026

AI.com at $70M: Deconstructing the Largest Public Domain Sale in History

The seven-figure barrier has been shattered once again. We trace the ownership history of AI.com, analyze the buyer's strategic rationale, and model what this anchor sale means for .AI valuations.

Marcus Thornwell, Senior Broker12 Min Read
Legal · August 7, 2026

WIPO Surpasses 6,200 Cases: The Surge in Mega-Disputes and Expedited UDRP Tactics

2025 was record-breaking for domain disputes, and 2026 is accelerating. Two single complaints accounted for hundreds of domains. We break down WIPO's new Priority Service launched in March.

Jonathan Reeve, IP Counsel10 Min Read
Extension Analysis · August 5, 2026

The .AI Bifurcation: Why Registry Price Hikes Are Killing Low-End Flips but Boosting Premium

With wholesale costs rising $20/year since March, analysis of 3,651 sales shows speculative bottom-fishing has collapsed 40%. Meanwhile, premium .AI floors have risen 22%.

Sarah Chen, Data Strategist9 Min Read
Registry Performance · August 2, 2026

Radix Premium Revenue Doubles YoY: Why .Tech and .Space Are Outperforming Expectations

While legacy nTLDs bleed registrations, Radix reported 131 premium registrations at the $5K+ mark in Q2 alone. We examine the end-user demand signals driving developer-focused extensions.

David Okoye, Market Researcher7 Min Read
Portfolio Strategy · July 28, 2026

The Brutal Math: 480,667 Sales Analyzed and Why 99.4% Closed Below $10,000

New longitudinal data covering 29 months of transactions reveals an uncomfortable truth about liquidity. We identify the 0.6% characteristics that actually command premium pricing.

Catherine Wells, Portfolio Manager14 Min Read
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How to Value a Domain Name

The professional method: 7 value drivers, comparable-sales anchoring, and why automated appraisal tools fail.

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Beginner

Domain Investing for Beginners

An honest 2026 guide built on real transaction data. The 99.4% reality, renewal economics, and how to build a portfolio.

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Marketplaces

Best Domain Marketplaces 2026

Afternic, Sedo, Dan, Spaceship, GoDaddy, NameJet compared — fees, distribution, and best fit for each tier.

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Extensions

.com vs .io vs .ai

Data-driven comparison: valuation floors, end-user demand, renewal costs, and when each extension wins.

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Comparison

Sedo vs Afternic

Commission, distribution reach, auction mechanics — a broker's head-to-head on which marketplace wins for which tier.

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Monetization

How to Make Money with Domains

The 5 realistic methods — flipping, parking, leasing, developing, brokering — ranked by viability in 2026.

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Legal

How to Win a UDRP Case

The 3 elements, evidence patterns that win, and forum strategy for both complainants and respondents.

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Domain Parking Explained

How parking works in 2026, realistic revenue expectations, best services, and policy risks to know.

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$70,000,000 AI.com
$10,000,000 Club.com
+189% .AI Volume YoY
6,200+ WIPO Cases 2025
99.4% Sales Under $10K
$3.73B Market by 2034
$70,000,000 AI.com
$10,000,000 Club.com
+189% .AI Volume YoY
6,200+ WIPO Cases 2025
99.4% Sales Under $10K
$3.73B Market by 2034
MainSearches Intelligence Evergreen Guides Expert Interviews Market Data Glossary The Vault About & Membership
Institutional Domain Intelligence

Where Digital Assets Meet Institutional Capital.

Curated intelligence, exclusive interviews with top-tier investors, and the industry's most comprehensive restricted library for serious domain professionals.

Public Intelligence Feed

Latest Open Access Analysis

Complimentary research for the domain community. Full archive requires membership.

Regulatory · August 12, 2026

ICANN 2026 Round Closes Today: Final Applicant Count and What It Means for Incumbents

The application window for the second New gTLD Program round officially closed at 23:59 UTC. With over 1,200 applications submitted, we analyze the competitive threats to existing premium portfolios.

Elena Vasquez, Policy Analyst8 Min Read
Market Record · August 9, 2026

AI.com at $70M: Deconstructing the Largest Public Domain Sale in History

The seven-figure barrier has been shattered once again. We trace the ownership history of AI.com, analyze the buyer's strategic rationale, and model what this anchor sale means for .AI valuations.

Marcus Thornwell, Senior Broker12 Min Read
Legal · August 7, 2026

WIPO Surpasses 6,200 Cases: The Surge in Mega-Disputes and Expedited UDRP Tactics

2025 was record-breaking for domain disputes, and 2026 is accelerating. Two single complaints accounted for hundreds of domains. We break down WIPO's new Priority Service launched in March.

Jonathan Reeve, IP Counsel10 Min Read
Extension Analysis · August 5, 2026

The .AI Bifurcation: Why Registry Price Hikes Are Killing Low-End Flips but Boosting Premium

With wholesale costs rising $20/year since March, analysis of 3,651 sales shows speculative bottom-fishing has collapsed 40%. Meanwhile, premium .AI floors have risen 22%.

Sarah Chen, Data Strategist9 Min Read
Registry Performance · August 2, 2026

Radix Premium Revenue Doubles YoY: Why .Tech and .Space Are Outperforming Expectations

While legacy nTLDs bleed registrations, Radix reported 131 premium registrations at the $5K+ mark in Q2 alone. We examine the end-user demand signals driving developer-focused extensions.

David Okoye, Market Researcher7 Min Read
Portfolio Strategy · July 28, 2026

The Brutal Math: 480,667 Sales Analyzed and Why 99.4% Closed Below $10,000

New longitudinal data covering 29 months of transactions reveals an uncomfortable truth about liquidity. We identify the 0.6% characteristics that actually command premium pricing.

Catherine Wells, Portfolio Manager14 Min Read
Reference Library · Evergreen

Guides for the Domain Professional

Timeless, data-driven guides covering valuation, monetization, marketplaces, and legal fundamentals. No expiration date.

Valuation

How to Value a Domain Name

The professional method: 7 value drivers, comparable-sales anchoring, and why automated appraisal tools fail.

Read the Guide →
Beginner

Domain Investing for Beginners

An honest 2026 guide built on real transaction data. The 99.4% reality, renewal economics, and how to build a portfolio.

Read the Guide →
Marketplaces

Best Domain Marketplaces 2026

Afternic, Sedo, Dan, Spaceship, GoDaddy, NameJet compared — fees, distribution, and best fit for each tier.

Read the Guide →
Extensions

.com vs .io vs .ai

Data-driven comparison: valuation floors, end-user demand, renewal costs, and when each extension wins.

Read the Guide →
Comparison

Sedo vs Afternic

Commission, distribution reach, auction mechanics — a broker's head-to-head on which marketplace wins for which tier.

Read the Guide →
Monetization

How to Make Money with Domains

The 5 realistic methods — flipping, parking, leasing, developing, brokering — ranked by viability in 2026.

Read the Guide →
Legal

How to Win a UDRP Case

The 3 elements, evidence patterns that win, and forum strategy for both complainants and respondents.

Read the Guide →
Monetization

Domain Parking Explained

How parking works in 2026, realistic revenue expectations, best services, and policy risks to know.

Read the Guide →
Explore MainSearches

The Full Intelligence Platform

Beyond the feed: conversations, data, and reference tools for the domain professional.

Expert Interviews

Long-form conversations with the brokers, counsel, and analysts moving the market.

Read the Series →
$

Market Data & Sales Index

Verified sales figures and market indicators, compiled with source attribution.

View the Data →
A

Domain Dictionary

Precise definitions of the terminology used across investing, brokerage, and policy.

Open the Glossary →
Restricted Knowledge Vault

Library & Archives

Showing 48 of 312 Resources