Domain Name Wire Podcast
ICANN82 Recap – DNW Podcast #526
Mar 17, 2025
The podcast dives into insights from the recent ICANN82 conference, emphasizing legal battles like Meta vs. OnlineNIC. It discusses Google’s evolving AdSense for Domains and the impact on domain investors. New top-level domain applications are on the horizon, alongside key concerns about DNS abuse and GDPR compliance. The importance of accurate Whois records is highlighted, as is the collaboration between Western and Eastern markets for innovative registration services. Finally, it explores niche domains like .fm and .art that cater to creative audiences.
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Quick takeaways
- The ongoing legal battle between Meta and OnlineNIC exemplifies the complexities surrounding domain name disputes and recovery challenges.
- Google's discontinuation of AdSense for Domains is poised to reshape the domain parking industry, significantly impacting revenue streams and market dynamics.
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Ongoing Legal Battles in Domain Registration
The legal dispute involving Meta Platforms and OnlineNIC continues to evolve, with OnlineNIC seeking to appeal elements of a case that dates back to 2019. Initially, Meta secured a judgment against OnlineNIC, aiming to collect over $5 million by proving that OnlineNIC is an alter ego of the Chinese registrar 35.com. However, complications arose when 35.com sold its registrar business, delaying Meta's potential recovery of funds. This situation illustrates the complexities involved in domain name disputes, and it may take considerable time before a resolution is reached.
