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The Interview Series

In Conversation with the Market.

Long-form interviews with the professionals moving the domain asset market — brokers, counsel, analysts, and portfolio managers. Conducted by the MainSearches editorial desk.

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Marcus Thornwell

Senior Broker
Inside the $70M AI.com Sale and the Anatomy of Eight-Figure Deals

Thornwell breaks down what actually drives a category-defining acquisition, how anchor sales reset entire markets, and the negotiation mistakes that kill premium deals.

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Sarah Chen

Data Strategist
Reading the .AI Bifurcation: What 3,651 Sales Actually Show

Chen walks through her transaction dataset, explains why the price hike killed speculative flips while lifting premium floors, and how to model realistic valuations.

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Jonathan Reeve

IP Counsel
The Era of Mega-Disputes: UDRP Strategy After a Record Year

Reeve on WIPO's 6,200-case year, the rise of mass complaints, the new expedited service, and how legitimate investors can shield themselves from enforcement actions.

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Catherine Wells

Portfolio Manager
The 99.4% Problem: A Candid Conversation About Domain Liquidity

Wells confronts the uncomfortable statistics of the aftermarket, explains what separates the premium 0.6%, and lays out a framework for honest portfolio triage.

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