Domain Name Wire Podcast Catching up with Dynadot – DNW Podcast #548
Aug 18, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Todd Hahn, CEO and founder of Dynadot, shares insights from his rapidly growing domain name registrar. He reveals new initiatives aimed at showcasing aftermarket domains to end users, including the innovative NameClub project. The conversation dives into the complexities of auction management and the rising trend of tokenizing domain names with blockchain tech. Todd also highlights the vibrant Chinese domain market, spurred by increased Alipay transactions, shedding light on emerging TLD trends and investor interests.
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Dynadot's Rapid Growth
- Dynadot grew to about 7.5 million domains under management and ~170 employees over five years.
- Todd Hahn attributes growth to steady platform development since 2002 and long-term focus.
AI Scaled Marketplace Presentation
- NameClub surfaced Dynadot's aftermarket by using AI for logos and descriptions across ~2 million marketplace domains.
- AI enabled scaling presentation tasks that were previously impossible to do manually.
Promote Marketplaces Actively
- Promote a consumer-facing aftermarket site with SEO, SEM, and event presence to attract end users.
- Todd recommends conference participation and targeted ads to grow NameClub traffic.